Answer	Code	Score
Independent - Patient completes the activity by themself with no assistance from a helper.	LA9983-3
Setup or clean-up assistance - Helper sets up or cleans up; patient completes activity. Helper assists only prior to or following the activity.	LA10073-7
Supervision or touching assistance - Helper provides verbal cues and/or touching/steadying and/or contact guard assistance as patient completes activity. Assistance may be provided throughout the activity or intermittently.	LA28225-3
Partial/moderate assistance - Helper does less than half the effort. Helper lifts, holds, or supports trunk or limbs, but provides less than half the effort.	LA10055-4
Substantial/maximal assistance - Helper does more than half the effort. Helper lifts or holds trunk or limbs and provides more than half the effort.	LA11759-0
Dependent - Helper does all of the effort. Patient does none of the effort to complete the activity. Or, the assistance of 2 or more helpers is required for the patient to complete the activity.	LA27665-1
Patient refused	LA10058-8
Not applicable - Not attempted and the patient did not perform this activity prior to the current illness, exacerbation, or injury.	LA28226-1
Not attempted due to environmental limitations (e.g., lack of equipment, weather constraints)	LA28227-9
Not attempted due to medical condition or safety concerns	LA26735-3

CMS_LCDS v4 Functional abilities & goals

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