GG0170L — Walking 10 Feet on Uneven Surfaces (GG Section — Mobility)
Response options, how to score it, and the error that most often sends the record back. Cited to Ch. 3, Item GG0170L.
Response options
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 06 | Independent |
| 05 | Setup or clean-up assistance |
| 04 | Supervision or touching assistance |
| 03 | Partial/moderate assistance |
| 02 | Substantial/maximal assistance |
| 01 | Dependent |
| 07 | Patient refused |
| 09 | Not applicable |
| 10 | Not attempted due to environmental limitations |
| 88 | Not attempted due to medical condition or safety concerns |
How to score it
Starting from standing, assess the patient's ability to walk 10 feet on an uneven or sloping surface — indoor or outdoor, such as turf, gravel, or a ramp. Use clinical judgment to determine whether an available surface meets the intent of the item. See Guidance Manual Ch. 3 GG item-by-item tips for full scoring rubric.
The common error
Confusing this item with GG0170I (Walk 10 feet on a flat surface) and scoring the same performance for both — GG0170L specifically requires an uneven or sloping surface, and clinicians should seek one out (gravel, turf, a ramp) rather than reusing the flat-surface result.
Source: OASIS-E2 Guidance Manual — Ch. 3, Item GG0170L. Verified 2026-04-26.
Nearby Section GG items
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- GG0170EChair/Bed-to-Chair Transfer (GG Section — Mobility)
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