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Friday, December 16, 2016
OASIS C2 to go into effect Jan 1, 2017
Please recall that OASIS C2 will go into effect Jan 1, 2017.
All Assessments with M0090 before or on Dec 31, 2016 will need to use the OASIS C1/ICD 10 Item Sets and Manual.
All Assessments with M0090 on or after Jan 1, 2017 will need to use the OASIS C2 Item Sets and Manual.
All references are Download links on the bottom of this page: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-Patient-Assessment-Instruments/HomeHealthQualityInits/HHQIOASISUserManual.html
Please note that the OASIS C2 Item set includes entirely new items and revised numbers for some items that have been collected previously. Compare the two item sets carefully. A useful reference YouTube video is at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3TtnxyLGQ0
OASIS training classes for 2017 are listed at http://www.co.train.org in Denver and Pueblo.
For further questions, please contact betty.metz@state.co.us
