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This Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 Coding Manual is an authoritative source of information about coding the MDS 3.0. The contents of this manual represent Chapter 3 of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Long-Term Care Facility Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) User's Manual Version 3.0. Updated with CMS changes through 7/12/10. This manual includes item-by-item instructions for all required sections and items in the comprehensive MDS Version 3.0 item set with improved Table of Contents and pagination for faster reference. The goal is to facilitate the accurate coding of the MDS resident assessment and to provide assessors with the rationale and resources to optimize resident care and outcomes. Throughout this manual, MDS assessment sections are presented using a standard format for ease of review and instruction. Screenshots of each section are available for illustration purposes. The Appendix contains the entire MDS 3.0 as one document. To purchase bulk order copies of this manual, visit: www.ElderGuru.com/MDS