M1830 Current Bathing

SAS Name
M1830_CRNT_BATHG

This field indicates the patient's current ability to wash entire body safely.

Code Code value
00 Able to bathe self in shower or turn independently, including getting in and out of tub/shower.
01 With the use of devices, is able to bathe self in shower or tub independently including getting in and out of the tub/shower
02 Able to bathe in shower or tub with the intermittent assistance of another person: (a) for intermittent supervision or encouragement or reminders, OR (b) to get in and out of the shower or tub, OR ( c) for washing difficult to reach areas.
03 Able to participate in bathing self in shower or tub, but requires presence of another person throughout the bath for assistance or supervision.
04 Unable to use the shower or tub, but able to bathe self independently with or without the user of devices at the sink in chair, or on commode.
05 Unable to use the shower or tub, but able to participate in bathing self in bed, at the sink, in bedside chair, on commode, with the assistance or supervision of another person throughout the bath.
06 Unable to participate effectively in bathing and is bathed totally by another person.