Under the resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS) of the Medicare fee schedule, the weighted sum of the Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCI) for each geographic area. Also see geographic practice cost indices (GPCIs) .
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Geographic adjustment method
In the Medicare program, this is a system used to convert the Medicare average United States fee-for-service per capita costs (USPCCs) to the local adjusted average per capita costs (AAPCCs). This is used to pay Medicare risk contracting health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
geographic practice cost indices (GPCIs)
One of three components of the system in the Medicare program that is used in bringing fees for professional services in line for the region where each physician practices. It is pronounced “gypsies.” Under the resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS) of the Medicare fee schedule, the indices are numbers used to adjust the Relative Value Units for each component of a service (physician’s work, practice’s overhead, and malpractice costs) to reflect geographic differences in cost to provide the services. Each component is multiplied by its own GPCI. The GPCI is a single measure that combines the three fixed shares, whereas the geographic adjustment factor (GAF) of the Medicare fee schedule allows for each service to reflect different shares, thus creating a GAF for each service.
Geographical Area for Motor Insurance
Motor insurance is provided for use of the vehicle within India. Temporarily usage in neighboring SAARC countries Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives can be covered by payment of extra premium.
Geographical Limitation
“A contractual provision which is specifically names geographical areas outside of which the insurance is not effective.
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A clause that lists the only geographic areas in which coverage is effective.
Geographical limits
See: TERRITORIAL LIMITS.
Geographical Zones in India for Motor Insurance
India has been divided into the following zones for the purpose of rating depending on the location of the office of registration or maximum use of the vehicle. Private Cars/Motorized Two wheelers/commercial Vehicles rates as Taxes (not exceeding 6 passengers) Zone A :Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and PuneZone B :Rest of IndiaCommercial Vehicles other than vehicles covered above: Zone A : Chennai, Delhi/New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai Zone B :All other State Capitals Zone C : Rest of India These broad outlines of zoning are followed by insurers. Some insurers have formed further sub-zones based on their claim experience, e.g., Commercial vehicles and two-wheelers in major cities are classed for higher zones than above or sub-classed with higher-rate than the class they fall under.
geometric mean length of stay (GMLOS)
Adjusted length of stay for all-patient allowances (diagnosis-related groups [DRGs]) for outliers, transfers, and negative outliers that would otherwise skew the data. The GMLOS is used to establish the per diem payment only for transfer cases.