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Guidelines

1. Information and instructions at the beginning of each of the six major sections of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code book when coding medical services and procedures. Additional guidelines are provided at the beginning of each subsection and for code ranges. Guidelines present definitions and explanations of terms and phrases, applicable modifiers, explanation of notes, unlisted services, special reports information, and clinical examples. These are all factors to appropriately interpret and report the procedures and services contained in a particular section. 2. Written general rules and procedures to assist physicians in making a diagnosis and giving treatment. These are set down to change practice styles, lessen unnecessary care, and reduce costs. Depending on the region of the United States, may also be referred to as medical practice parameters, clinical practice guidelines , or clinical protocols .

GV

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating attending physician was not employed or paid under arrangement by the patient’s hospice provider.

GW

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating service was unrelated to the hospice patient’s terminal condition. Append this modifier when medically necessary services are not part of the patient’s hospice care.

GY

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating item or service was statutorily excluded or does not meet the definition of any Medicare benefit.

Gynecology

Diagnosis, treatment (surgical and nonsurgical), and study of diseases of the female reproductive organs including the breasts. Usually it is studied and practiced with obstetrics.

GZ

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating item or service is expected to be denied as not reasonable and necessary.H