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SAS Name
M1870_CU_FEEDING
This field indicates the patient's current ability to feed self meals and snacks safely.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 00 | Able to independently feed self. |
| 01 | Able to feed self independently but requires: (a) meal set-up; OR (b) intermittent assistance or supervision from another person; OR (c) a liquid, pureed or ground meat diet. |
| 02 | Unable to feed self and must be assisted or supervised throughout the meal/snack. |
| 03 | Able to take in nutrients orally and receives supplemental nutrients through a nasogastric tube or gastrostomy. |
| 04 | Unable to take in nutrients orally and is fed nutrients through a nasogastric tube or gastrostomy. |
| 05 | Unable to take in nutrients orally or by tube feeding. |
| UK | Unknown |