HCPCS Code B4149

Enteral 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
Code effective Jan 01, 2006

HCPCS Section
Enteral and Parenteral Therapy

B4149 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Enteral 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 or (Ef blenderized foods) for short. HCPCS B4149 has been effective since 01/01/2006 and applies to Enteral/parenteral nutrients/supplies.

HCPCS Code Details - B4149

HCPCS Level II Code
Section B - Enteral and Parenteral Therapy
HCPCS Code B4149
Description

Long description:
Enteral 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

Short description:
Ef blenderized foods

HCPCS Pricing indicator 39 - Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Multiple pricing indicator A - Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Coverage code D - Special coverage instructions apply
BETOS2 code O1C - Enteral and parenteral
HCPCS Action code N - No maintenance for this code
Type of service E - Enteral/parenteral nutrients/supplies
Effective date Effective Jan 01, 2006
Date added Added Jan 01, 2005

See also

  • HCPCS B4148 · Enteral feeding supply kit; elastomeric control fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape

  • HCPCS B4150 · Enteral 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

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2 BETOS stands for “Berenson-Eggers Type Of Service”

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