GO

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating services delivered under an outpatient occupational therapy plan of care.

Government mandates

Federal order or command for individuals to adhere to the legislation set down for the Medicare and Medicaid programs such as time limits in submitting insurance claims and correct use of diagnostic and procedural codes for billing.

GP

1. HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating services delivered under an outpatient physical therapy plan of care. 2. Abbreviation for general practitioner. See general practitioner (GP) .

GQ

HCPCS Level II modifier that may be used with CPT or HCPCS Level II codes indicating service provided using an asynchronous telecommunications system.

Grace days

1. Inpatient hospitalized days that may be billed to the patient because they occurred after the hospital received a quality improvement organization (QIO) denial notice. 2. Number of days established by the QIO that are necessary for the physician or family to arrange for the patient’s discharge from the hospital.