B4178Enteral and Parenteral Therapy
Parenteral nutrition solution: amino acid, greater than 8.5% (500 ml = 1 unit)
Short description: Parenteral sol amino acid >
- Effective date
- January 1, 2002
- Termination date
- —
Related codes (B-series)
B4034Enter feed supkit syr by dayB4035Enteral feed supp pump per dB4036Enteral feed sup kit grav byB4081Enteral ng tubing w/ styletB4082Enteral ng tubing w/o styletB4083Enteral stomach tube levineB4087Gastro/jejuno tube, stdB4088Gastro/jejuno tube, low-proB4100Food thickener oralB4102Ef adult fluids and electroB4103Ef ped fluid and electrolyteB4104Additive for enteral formula
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code B4178?
B4178 is a HCPCS Level II code for Parenteral nutrition solution: amino acid, greater than 8.5% (500 ml = 1 unit).
What category is HCPCS code B4178 in?
B4178 falls under the Enteral and Parenteral Therapy category of HCPCS Level II.
When did HCPCS code B4178 become effective?
B4178 has been effective since January 1, 2002, per CMS's quarterly HCPCS update.
HCPCS Level II data from CMS (public domain). HCPCS Level I (CPT) codes are not included — CPT is copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.