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    HCPCS Level II B4150: Enteral Formula, Nutritionally Complete with Intact Nutrients

    HCPCS Level II code B4150 describes an enteral formula that is nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, containing proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and may include fiber; billing units are defined as 100 calories = 1 unit. This code covers enteral tube feeding formula provided typically as a durable medical nutrition supply for patients receiving enteral nutrition via a feeding tube, with the service type characterized as enteral nutrition formula supply and the typical site of service being home health, long-term care, or other outpatient settings where enteral tube feeding is administered.

    For related coverage guidance, see recent payer policy updates: Achalasia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Minimally Invasive Procedures - Medical Policy, Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation for Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders, Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction.

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    Clinical Context

    A typical patient is an adult with impaired oral intake due to neurologic dysphagia following stroke, progressive neurodegenerative disease (for example, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), or head and neck cancer with obstructed swallowing. The patient has an enteral feeding tube (nasogastric, gastrostomy, or jejunostomy) in place and requires ongoing nutritionally complete formula delivered via the tube. Orders are written by the treating physician or advanced practice provider specifying formula type, caloric density, and daily volume. Nursing staff or home health clinicians confirm tube placement per facility protocol, initiate formula administration via bolus or continuous pump, document intake and tolerance, and coordinate supplies and billing. The supplier dispenses the approved enteral formula in measured units based on 100 calories = 1 unit and submits claims using B4150 for the formula supply. Clinical monitoring includes daily assessment of gastrointestinal tolerance, weight trends, fluid balance, and periodic clinician review for changes in caloric needs or route of administration.

    Related CPT Codes

    CPT CodeDescriptionRelationship to This Procedure
    49440Insertion of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, under imaging guidanceCommonly performed before long-term enteral formula use via gastrostomy
    43246Endoscopic placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tubeAlternative method for establishing enteral access prior to ongoing formula delivery
    43760Jejunostomy, Witzel or Roux-en-Y, open or laparoscopicPerformed when postpyloric feeding is required and long-term formula administration is planned
    43770Placement of feeding jejunostomy tube, open or percutaneousProcedure to create route for enteral formula when gastric feeding not feasible
    99496Transitional care management services, high complexityPost-discharge care coordination often billed when initiating home enteral nutrition

    Related Modifiers

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    ModifierDescriptionWhen to Use
    22Modifier –22 (Increased Procedural Services) is used when a reported procedure is substantially more extensive than normally required. The CPT Manual and CMS state it may be appended only when the…- When to use: Append modifier -22 to a procedural CPT code when the service performed is substantially more extensive than the usual service described by that code — i.e., the procedure required…
    52Modifier ‑52 (Reduced Services) indicates that a service or procedure was partially reduced or omitted at the provider’s discretion, allowing reporting of the basic procedure number with a qualifier…- Use modifier -52 when a physician or qualified health professional electively reduces or omits part of a procedure or service (for example, performing fewer required views or omitting a portion of…
    53Modifier 53 (Discontinued Procedure) signals that a surgical or diagnostic service was begun by the physician but terminated because of extenuating circumstances that threatened the patient’s…- Use modifier -53 when a physician/qualified healthcare professional has started a surgical or diagnostic procedure (e.g., anesthesia administered, incision or scope insertion) and then discontinues…
    62Modifier 62 indicates that two surgeons function as co‑surgeons, each performing distinct parts of the same primary surgical procedure. It is appended to the primary procedure code (and any…- Use modifier -62 when two surgeons act as co‑surgeons (both primary surgeons) on a single definitive primary procedure, each performing distinct parts of the same surgical procedure (append -62 to…
    78CPT modifier -78 indicates an unplanned, related return to the operating or procedure room by the same provider during the global postoperative period. It is appended when treatment for a…- Use modifier -78 when an unplanned, related complication during the original procedure’s global postoperative period requires the patient to return to a formal operating or procedure room and the…
    80CPT® Modifier 80 (Assistant Surgeon) is appended to a surgical CPT code when a physician (MD or DO) provides full, continuous assistance throughout the operative procedure. It is intended only for…- Use CPT Modifier -80 when a physician (MD or DO) serves as an assistant surgeon and provides full, continuous assistance throughout the entire operative procedure; append -80 to the surgical CPT…

    Related Provider Taxonomies

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    Taxonomy Code
    2084A2900X
    207SG0203X
    163WP0218X
    163WN1003X
    207RI0200X
    2085N0700X
    311ZA0620X
    174MM1900X

    Related Payer Policy Updates

    Specialty: Gastroenterology1 / 2

    10 rows

    PolicyPayerEffective Date
    Achalasia and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Minimally Invasive Procedures - Medical PolicyHealth-New-England2027-02-01
    Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation for Functional Abdominal Pain Disordersbcbsvermont2026-12-01
    Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactionpremerabluecrossofwashington2026-11-06
    Percutaneous electrical nerve field stimulation for disorders of gut-brain interactionpremerabluecrossofwashington2026-11-06
    Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Field Stimulation for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactionpremerabluecrossofwashington2026-11-06
    Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Coverage Policyevicore2026-11-05
    Radiofrequency Therapy for Fecal IncontinenceCigna2026-10-15
    Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)univerahealthcare2026-10-15
    High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA)Premera Bluecross2026-10-01
    Gastroesophageal and Gastrointestinal (GI) Services and ProceduresColorado Rocky Mountain Health Plans2026-10-01

    Related Codes

    HCPCS-B4034-ENTERAL-FEEDING-SYRINGE-FED-DAILY-KIT

    HCPCS Level II B4034: Enteral Feeding Supply Kit, Syringe-Fed Per Day

    HCPCS-B4035-ENTERAL-FEEDING-SUPPLY-KIT-PUMP-FED-PER-DAY

    HCPCS Level II B4035: Enteral Feeding Supply Kit, Pump-Fed, Per Day

    HCPCS-B4036-ENTERAL-FEEDING-SUPPLY-KIT-GRAVITY-FED-DAILY

    HCPCS Level II B4036: Enteral Feeding Supply Kit, Gravity-Fed, Per Day

    HCPCS-B4081-NASOGASTRIC-TUBING-WITH-STYLET

    HCPCS Level II B4081: Nasogastric Tubing With Stylet

    HCPCS-B4082-NASOGASTRIC-TUBING-WITHOUT-STYLET

    HCPCS Level II B4082: Nasogastric Tubing Without Stylet

    HCPCS-B4083-LEVINE-STOMACH-TUBE-NASOGASTRIC-SUPPLY

    HCPCS Level II B4083: Levine Stomach Tube

    HCPCS-B4087-GASTROSTOMY-JEJUNOSTOMY-TUBE-STANDARD

    HCPCS Level II B4087: Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy Feeding Tube, Standard

    HCPCS-B4088-LOW-PROFILE-GASTROSTOMY-JEJUNOSTOMY-TUBE

    HCPCS Level II B4088: Low-Profile Gastrostomy/Jejunostomy Tube

    HCPCS-B4100-FOOD-THICKENER-ORAL-PER-OUNCE

    HCPCS Level II B4100: Food Thickener, Oral, Per Ounce

    HCPCS-B4102-ENTERAL-FLUID-ELECTROLYTE-REPLACEMENT-FORMULA-ADULT

    HCPCS Level II B4102: Enteral Formula for Fluid and Electrolyte Replacement

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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