GG Codes

What are the 10 codes?

6: Independent 5: Setup or cleanup assistance 4: Supervision or touching assistance 3: Partial/ moderate assistance 2: Substantial/maximal assistance 1: Dependent 07: Refused 09: Not applicable 10: Not attempted due to environmental limitations 88: Not attempted to medical condition or safety concern

What is setup or cleanup assistance?

Helper SETS UP or CLEANS UP; person completes activity. Helper assists only prior to or following the activity.(The helper can walk away and leave the person to complete the task.)

What is dependent?

Helper does ALL of the effort. Person does none of the effort to complete the activity. Or, the assistance of 2 or more helpers is required forthe person to complete the activity.

What is partial/moderate assistance?

Helper does LESS THAN HALF the effort. Helper lifts, holds, or supports trunk or limbs but provides less than half of the effort

What is substantial/maximal assistance?

Helper does MORE THAN HALF the effort. Helper lifts or holds trunk or limbs and provides more than half the effort

What is supervision or touching assistance?

Helper provides VERBAL CUES or TOUCHING/STEADYING and/or CONTACT GUARD ASSISTANCE as person completes activity. Assistance may be provided throughout the activity or intermittently

What is Independent?

Person completes the activity by himself/herself with no assistance from a helper.