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What does the code '6' indicate in GG codes?
What does the code '6' indicate in GG codes?
- Dependent
- Setup or clean-up assistance
- Supervision or touching assistance
- Independent (correct)
What does the code '5' refer to?
What does the code '5' refer to?
- Setup or clean-up assistance (correct)
- Substantial/maximal assistance
- Independent
- Partial/moderate assistance
What is indicated by the code '04'?
What is indicated by the code '04'?
- Dependent
- Supervision or touching assistance (correct)
- Activity was not attempted
- Partial/moderate assistance
What does the code '03' stand for?
What does the code '03' stand for?
What does the code '02' represent?
What does the code '02' represent?
What is the meaning of the code '01'?
What is the meaning of the code '01'?
What does the code '07' indicate?
What does the code '07' indicate?
What does the code '09' represent?
What does the code '09' represent?
What does code '88' signify?
What does code '88' signify?
What does the dash value ' - ' indicate?
What does the dash value ' - ' indicate?
How would you code a patient who was able to get from lying to sitting on the edge of the bed with assistance from OT providing less than half the effort?
How would you code a patient who was able to get from lying to sitting on the edge of the bed with assistance from OT providing less than half the effort?
What code would you score if the patient does not perform the activity of Sit to Stand?
What code would you score if the patient does not perform the activity of Sit to Stand?
When a client is unable to perform a toilet transfer due to a medical condition, what code is accurate?
When a client is unable to perform a toilet transfer due to a medical condition, what code is accurate?
What code would be captured if a client required supervision for oral hygiene during the initial evaluation?
What code would be captured if a client required supervision for oral hygiene during the initial evaluation?
When evaluating a patient who requires two people for lower body dressing, what is the correct code?
When evaluating a patient who requires two people for lower body dressing, what is the correct code?
How would you code toilet transfer performance if you provide steadying assistance to a patient experiencing weakness?
How would you code toilet transfer performance if you provide steadying assistance to a patient experiencing weakness?
What is the correct code if a client uses a sock aid and shoe horn without assistance?
What is the correct code if a client uses a sock aid and shoe horn without assistance?
If a client requires assistance only to retrieve an object for bathing, what score would you give?
If a client requires assistance only to retrieve an object for bathing, what score would you give?
For a patient with incomplete stay at an IRF, what code do you use for discharge functional status items?
For a patient with incomplete stay at an IRF, what code do you use for discharge functional status items?
What would be the correct code for a client attempting to move from lying to sitting without assistance?
What would be the correct code for a client attempting to move from lying to sitting without assistance?
What code is used for eating when a resident solely relies on tube feedings?
What code is used for eating when a resident solely relies on tube feedings?
What is the recommended assessment period for SNF, LTCH, and IRF admissions?
What is the recommended assessment period for SNF, LTCH, and IRF admissions?
What does the discharge assessment period for SNF, LTCH, and IRF encompass?
What does the discharge assessment period for SNF, LTCH, and IRF encompass?
What is the GG0130 code related to?
What is the GG0130 code related to?
What does the code GG0170 indicate?
What does the code GG0170 indicate?
What is required for SNF, LTCH, and IRF assessment?
What is required for SNF, LTCH, and IRF assessment?
What does GG0170C represent?
What does GG0170C represent?
What is the focus of SNF admission assessments?
What is the focus of SNF admission assessments?
What is GG0130A associated with?
What is GG0130A associated with?
What does GG0130B relate to in patient care?
What does GG0130B relate to in patient care?
What does GG0130C cover?
What does GG0130C cover?
What is indicated by the term 'toileting hygieneD'?
What is indicated by the term 'toileting hygieneD'?
What is the HHA admission assessment period?
What is the HHA admission assessment period?
What is the time frame for the HHA discharge assessment period?
What is the time frame for the HHA discharge assessment period?
Study Notes
GG Codes Overview
- GG Codes are utilized to assess functional performance in rehabilitation settings.
- Each code represents a varying level of assistance needed to complete specific activities.
GG Code Definitions
- 6: Independent - the individual performs tasks without assistance.
- 5: Setup or clean-up assistance is required.
- 4: Supervision or touching assistance involves cues or light touch.
- 3: Partial/moderate assistance indicates approximately 50% support is needed.
- 2: Substantial/maximal assistance signifies significant help is required.
- 1: Dependent - the person needs help with most or all aspects of the task.
- 7: Activity was not attempted due to patient refusal.
- 9: Activity not applicable as the patient did not perform it before the current condition.
- 88: Activity not attempted due to medical conditions or safety concerns.
- Dash (-): No information available or assessment not conducted; rare occurrence.
Specific Code Examples
- GG 03: Client pushes up to a seated position; less than half assistance by OT; indicates moderate assistance.
- GG 09: Patient with a history of spinal cord injury received total assistance prior to admission; sit to stand is scored as dependent.
- GG 88: Client unable to perform toilet transfer due to bed rest restrictions; recorded as non-applicable.
- GG 04: Client requires supervision for oral hygiene; this indicates moderate supervision needed.
- GG 01: Patient needs help from two caregivers for lower body dressing; classified as dependent.
Assessment Periods
- SNF, LTCH, IRF Admission: Assessment is conducted over 3 calendar days (ends at 11:59 pm on day 3).
- SNF, LTCH, IRF Discharge: Last 3 calendar days of the stay, includes the discharge day plus two prior days.
Goal Setting and Documentation
- GG0130: Relates to self-care activities.
- GG0170: Pertains to mobility discharge goals.
- Facilities need at least one self-care or mobility discharge goal.
Specific Activities and Codes
- GG0130A: Eating.
- GG0130B: Oral hygiene.
- GG0130C: Toileting hygiene.
- GG0170C: Lying to sitting from bed; assessed during mobility goals.
Home Health Assessment Periods
- HHA Admission: Conducted within 5 calendar days following the start of care (SOC).
- HHA Discharge: Required within 48 hours of the patient returning home after inpatient discharge.
Notes on Functional Independence
- Assessments may demonstrate a patient’s reliance solely on tools (e.g., tube feeding); if unable to eat orally, this is coded as GG 88.
- Monitoring of functional abilities is critical for personalized care plans and discharge planning.
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