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HCPCS Level II/B-Codes/B4104

B4104 HCPCS Level II Code: Additive for enteral formula (e.g., fiber)

B4104 is the authoritative medical code for Additive for enteral formula (e.g., fiber). This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for additive for enteral formula (e.g., fiber) (HCPCS Level II B4104), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: Processed within HCPCS Level II standards. CMS regulatory guidelines apply.

Medicare Coverage & Payment

  • Medicare coverage: Special coverage instructions apply (CMS coverage code D)
  • Payment category: Service not separately priced (pricing indicator 00)
  • BETOS: O1C
  • Effective: January 1, 2005

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II release. Coverage codes indicate how Medicare treats the code, not whether a specific claim will be paid; payer policy and documentation still govern.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Additive for enteral formula (e.g., fiber) is a HCPCS Level II code (B4104) for a Medicare-covered supply, service, or procedure. Short description: Additive for enteral formula.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official HCPCS Level II classifications closest to B4104 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • B4100 — Food thickener, administered orally, per ounce
  • B4102 — Enteral formula, for adults, used to replace fluids and electrolytes (e.g., clear liquids), 500 ml = 1 unit
  • B4103 — Enteral formula, for pediatrics, used to replace fluids and electrolytes (e.g., clear liquids), 500 ml = 1 unit
  • B4105 — In-line cartridge containing digestive enzyme(s) for enteral feeding, each
  • B4148 — Enteral feeding supply kit; elastomeric control fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape
  • 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
  • B4150 — Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  • B4152 — Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  • B4153 — Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit
  • B4154 — Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit