HCPCS code B4178 — Parenteral sol amino acid >.
Status: Active.
Effective Jan 1, 2002.
Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.
B4178
ActiveParenteral sol amino acid >
Parenteral nutrition solution: amino acid, greater than 8.5% (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix
Category:
Enteral/Parenteral Therapy
Section:
B-codes: Enteral and Parenteral Therapy
Effective:
Jan 1, 2002
Code type:
alphanumeric
OPPS Status:
Y
— Non-implantable durable medical equipment
MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits
Maximum units of B4178 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.
| Service Type | Max Units / Day |
|---|---|
| DME Supplier | 2 |
| Outpatient Hospital | 0 |
| Practitioner Services | 0 |
Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits