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Codes: b4159

b4159

b4159 is a valid HCPCS code for 2023. It's used to specify:
Enteral formula for pediatrics nutritionally complete soy based with intact nutrients includes proteins fats carbohydrates vitamins and minerals may include fiber and/or iron administered through an enteral feeding tube 100 calories = 1 unit

b4159- HCPCS Details

HCPCS Code

b4159

Description

Short Description
Ef ped complete soy based
Long Description
Enteral formula for pediatrics nutritionally complete soy based with intact nutrients includes proteins fats carbohydrates vitamins and minerals may include fiber and/or iron administered through an enteral feeding tube 100 calories = 1 unit

A code denoting Medicare coverage status.

HCPCS Coverage Code ⓘ

D

A code denoting the change made to a procedure or modifier code within the HCPCS system.

HCPCS Action Code ⓘ
N =
No maintenance for this code

Code used to identify the appropriate methodology for developing unique pricing amounts under part B. A procedure may have one to four pricing codes.

HCPCS Pricing Indicator ⓘ
46 =
Carrier priced (e.g. not otherwise classified individual determination carrier discretion gap-filled amounts)

Code used to identify instances where a procedure could be priced under multiple methodologies.

HCPCS Multiple Pricing Indicator Code ⓘ
A =
Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology

Berenson-Eggers Type of Service (BETOS) classification categories are used to analyze Medicare costs. All Health Care Financing Administration Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) procedure codes are assigned to a BETOS category.

BETOS Classification ⓘ

O1C =
Enteral and parenteral

The carrier assigned CMS type of service which describes the particular kind(s) of service represented by the procedure code.

Type of Service ⓘ

E =
Enteral/parenteral nutrients/supplies
(eff 04/95 )

Effective date of action to a procedure or modifier code

Effective Date ⓘ

01/01/2005

The year the HCPCS code was added to the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System.

Date Added ⓘ

01/01/2005
Termination Date
-

The HCPCS Code Section that this code belongs to. It's typically denoted by the first letter in the code.

Code Section ⓘ

b