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Malnutrition Coding on the MDS: Small Detail, Major Impact

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April 23, 2026
By LeadingAge Minnesota

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Malnutrition is one of the most common—and most overlooked—clinical conditions in long-term care. While interdisciplinary teams are actively assessing, monitoring, and intervening, one critical step is often missed: accurate coding on the Minimum Data Set (MDS).

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