HCPCS B4178 Code. Parenteral sol amino acid >


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General information on the “B4178” code

HCPCS Code: B4178
Long Description: Parenteral nutrition solution: amino acid, greater than 8.5% (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix
Short Description: Parenteral sol amino acid >

Original information is taken from B4178 page

Pricing indicators

Pricing Indicator Code 1: 39 – Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, Supplies And Surgical Dressings .
Multiple Pricing Indicator Code A : Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology

Certification and additional reference information

Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number 1: 65-10

Coverage

Coverage: D – Special coverage instructions apply

Type of service


Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS): O1C – Enteral and parenteral
Type Of Service 1: E – Enteral/parenteral nutrients/supplies (eff 04/95)

Misc information

Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity: 0
Code Added Date: 19880101
Code Effective Date: 20020101
Action Code: N – No maintenance for this code