MDS 3.0 RAI Manual

This page contains the current MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.10, effective May 8, 2013. This version of the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual incorporates clarifications to existing coding and transmission policy, integrates previously published Questions and Answers (Q & As) into the appropriate sections and addresses requested clarifications and scenarios concerning complex areas.

What’s New:

May 8, 2013

The RAI Manual v1.10 Replacement Manual Pages and Change Tables (in a PDF file) and the RAI Manual v1.10 and Change Tables (in a ZIP file) are in the Downloads section below.
 

MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.10 Appendix B is in the Downloads section below.

April 12, 2013

The MDS 3.0 QM User’s Manual containing detailed specification for the MDS 3.0 quality measures has been removed from this page. The table entitled, Quality Measure Identification Number by CMS Reporting Module has been removed from this page. Both the MDS 3.0 QM User’s Manual and the table are available in the Downloads section of the NHQI Quality Measures page.

Questions or comments regarding the MDS 3.0 should be directed to your State RAI Coordinator.  State RAI Coordinator contact information can be found in the Downloads section below under the following file name: MDS 3.0 RAI Manual v1.10 Appendix B Rev 5.15.2013.pdf.

Disclaimer: This webpage is the only official site where the MDS 3.0 training materials are posted. Content contained in the files posted on this site should not be changed in any manner.

Legal Notice Regarding MDS 3.0 - Copyright 2011 United States of America and InterRAI. This work may be freely used and distributed solely within the United States. Portions of the MDS 3.0 are under separate copyright protections; Pfizer Inc. holds the copyright for the PHQ-9 and the Annals of Internal Medicine holds the copyright for the CAM. Both Pfizer Inc. and the Annals of Internal Medicine have granted permission to freely use these instruments in association with the MDS 3.0.