The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the January 2024 CMS Quarterly OASIS Q&As. The top question in the frequently asked questions (FAQs) was about the removal of items from OASIS on January 1, 2025. The following items were proposed and finalized for removal in the CY2024 home health rule:

• M0110 – Episode Timing
• M2200 – Therapy Need and the GG Discharge goals

CMS clarifies that until these items are removed from OASIS, providers should continue to complete them following the item specific guidance found in the OASIS-E Guidance Manual.

The FAQs also clarify questions around IV access for item O0110.  If there is a current IV access in place at the time of assessment that is used for dialysis or during dialysis for another purpose. For example, a central venous catheter, then home health agencies should check O0110O1 – Special Treatments, Procedures and Programs; IV Access. However, an AV fistula, whether it is being accessed or not, does not meet the definition of IV Access for this item.