(M0710) Prior Feeding/Eating

SAS Name
M0710_PR_FEEDING

Prior ability to feed self.

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