B4149 – Enteral formula, manufactured blenderized natural foods with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit

Long description

Enteral formula, manufactured blenderized natural foods with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit

Short description

Ef blenderized foods

Pricing indicator

39 Parenteral and enteral nutrition

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

O1C Enteral and parenteral

Added

January 1, 2005

Last change

January 1, 2006 – No change

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