Tube feeding, IV nutrition and infusion

Tube feeding and IV nutrition: coverage and codes

Tube-feeding formula, pumps, tubes and kits, and IV (parenteral) nutrition solutions and supplies.

• B4152Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit39,111 people in 2024
• B4035Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape
  Per unit34,850 people in 2024
• B4034Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape
  Per unit30,017 people in 2024
• B9002Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type
  Per unit19,706 people in 2024
• B4150Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit17,491 people in 2024
• B4154Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit11,644 people in 2024
• B4036Enteral feeding supply kit; gravity fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape
  Per unit6,637 people in 2024
• B4153Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit5,692 people in 2024
• B4224Parenteral nutrition administration kit, per day
  Per unit5,403 people in 2024
• B4220Parenteral nutrition supply kit; premix, per day
  Per unit5,353 people in 2024
• B4185Parenteral nutrition solution, not otherwise specified, 10 grams lipids
  Per unit5,159 people in 2024
• B4155Enteral formula, nutritionally incomplete/modular nutrients, includes specific nutrients, carbohydrates (e.g., glucose polymers), proteins/amino acids (e.g., glutamine, arginine), fat (e.g., medium chain triglycerides) or combination, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit5,054 people in 2024
• B4088Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, low-profile, any material, any type, each
  Per unit5,014 people in 2024
• B9004Parenteral nutrition infusion pump, portable
  Per unit3,670 people in 2024
• B4087Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, standard, any material, any type, each
  Per unit3,657 people in 2024
• B4197Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 74 to 100 grams of protein - premix
  Per unit3,428 people in 2024
• B4193Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 52 to 73 grams of protein - premix
  Per unit1,684 people in 2024
• B4199Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, over 100 grams of protein - premix
  Per unit1,431 people in 2024
• B4149Enteral formula, manufactured blenderized natural foods with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit1,238 people in 2024
• B4189Parenteral nutrition solution; compounded amino acid and carbohydrates with electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins, including preparation, any strength, 10 to 51 grams of protein - premix
  Per unit651 people in 2024
• B4161Enteral formula, for pediatrics, hydrolyzed/amino acids and peptide chain proteins, includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit247 people in 2024
• B4160Enteral formula, for pediatrics, nutritionally complete calorically dense (equal to or greater than 0.7 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit169 people in 2024
• B4105In-line cartridge containing digestive enzyme(s) for enteral feeding, each
  Per unit117 people in 2024
• B4081Nasogastric tubing with stylet
  Per unit34 people in 2024
• B4157Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs for inherited disease of metabolism, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit23 people in 2024
• B4222Parenteral nutrition supply kit; home mix, per day
  Per unit22 people in 2024
• B9006Parenteral nutrition infusion pump, stationary
  Per unit19 people in 2024
• B4082Nasogastric tubing without stylet
  Per unit16 people in 2024
• B4187Omegaven, 10 grams lipids
  Per unit13 people in 2024
• B4216Parenteral nutrition; additives (vitamins, trace elements, heparin, electrolytes), home mix, per day
  Per unit12 people in 2024
• B4083Stomach tube - levine type
  Per unit
• B4100Food thickener, administered orally, per ounce
  Not covered by Medicare
• B4102Enteral formula, for adults, used to replace fluids and electrolytes (e.g., clear liquids), 500 ml = 1 unit
  Per unit
• B4103Enteral formula, for pediatrics, used to replace fluids and electrolytes (e.g., clear liquids), 500 ml = 1 unit
  Per unit
• B4104Additive for enteral formula (e.g., fiber)
  Per unit
• B4148Enteral feeding supply kit; elastomeric control fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape
  Per unit
• B4158Enteral formula, for pediatrics, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber and/or iron, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit
• B4159Enteral formula, for pediatrics, nutritionally complete soy based with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber and/or iron, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit
• B4162Enteral formula, for pediatrics, special metabolic needs for inherited disease of metabolism, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  Per unit
• B4164Parenteral nutrition solution: carbohydrates (dextrose), 50% or less (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix
  Per unit

This is general information from Medicare's public data, not a coverage decision. Your plan decides what it covers.