2024 HCPCS Code B4157
Enteral 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
TAGS: nutritionally enteral disease vitamins metabolic inherited special through feeding include administered calories needs
| Short Description | Ef special metabolic inherit |
| HCPCS Coverage Code | D - Special coverage instructions apply |
| HCPCS Action Code | N - No maintenance for this code |
| HCPCS Action Effective Date | January 01, 2005 |
| HCPCS Code Added Date | January 01, 2005 |
| HCPCS Pricing Indicator Code | 39 - Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition |
| HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code | A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology |
| HCPCS Coverage Issues Manual Reference Section Number | 65-10 |
| HCPCS Type Of Service Code | E - Enteral/parenteral nutrients/supplies (eff 04/95) |
| HCPCS Anesthesia Base Unit Quantity | 0 |
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