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CMS SOM App. H, Tag V519
§ 494.80(d) Standard: Patient reassessment
In accordance with the standards specified in
paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(13) of this section, a comprehensive reassessment of each
patient and a revision of the plan of care must be conducted— (1) At least annually for
stable patients; and
Interpretive Guidance §494.80(d)(1)
A complete and comprehensive reassessment of each patient must be conducted at least annually
for stable patients. The first annual reassessment would be due 12 months after the 3-month
reassessment, or 15 months after the patient’s admission to the facility. Any reassessment must
be accompanied by a revision of the plan of care to reflect findings of the assessment, i.e., at
least annually for stable patients.
Annual reassessments for stable patients are the required minimum; more frequent
reassessments may be performed if required by facility policy or clinical concerns.
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If patients who have been identified by staff as “stable” demonstrate one of the issues listed as
criteria for being considered “unstable,” this finding would be cited at V520.
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- 2026-07-22
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- som-2026-07-22
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