B4178 – Parenteral nutrition solution: amino acid, greater than 8.5% (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix

Long description

Parenteral nutrition solution: amino acid, greater than 8.5% (500 ml = 1 unit) - home mix

Short description

Parenteral sol amino acid >

Pricing indicator

39 Parenteral and enteral nutrition

Medicare coverage

D Special coverage instructions apply

BETOS category

O1C Enteral and parenteral

Added

January 1, 1988

Last change

January 1, 2002 – No change

Nearby B codes

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