HCPCS Code B4178

Parenteral nutrition solution: amino acid, greater than 8.5% (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix
Code effective Jan 01, 2002

HCPCS Section
Enteral and Parenteral Therapy

B4178 is a valid 2026 HCPCS code meaning Parenteral nutrition solution: amino acid, greater than 8.5% (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix or (Parenteral sol amino acid >) for short. HCPCS B4178 has been effective since 01/01/2002 and applies to Enteral/parenteral nutrients/supplies.

HCPCS Code Details - B4178

HCPCS Level II Code
Section B - Enteral and Parenteral Therapy
HCPCS Code B4178
Description

Long description:
Parenteral nutrition solution: amino acid, greater than 8.5% (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix

Short description:
Parenteral sol amino acid >

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, 2002
Date added Added Jan 01, 1988

See also

  • HCPCS B4176 · Parenteral nutrition solution; amino acid, 7% through 8.5%, (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix

  • HCPCS B4164 · Parenteral nutrition solution: carbohydrates (dextrose), 50% or less (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix

  • HCPCS B4180 · Parenteral nutrition solution; carbohydrates (dextrose), greater than 50% (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix

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

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