hcpcs data

B9998

Noc for enteral supplies

Medicare: Special coverage instructions applyB seriesAdded January 01, 1985

What B9998 means

B9998 (Enteral supp not otherwise c) belongs to the HCPCS Level II B series (Enteral and Parenteral Therapy). Its Medicare coverage status is Special coverage instructions apply. Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

Part B pricing: Other carrier priced.

Code details

Short description
Enteral supp not otherwise c
Coverage code
D = Special coverage instructions apply
Pricing indicator
57 = Other carrier priced
Multiple pricing indicator
A = Not applicable as HCPCS priced under one methodology
Type of service
E = Enteral/parenteral nutrients/supplies (eff 04/95)
Action code
N = No maintenance for this code
Action effective date
January 01, 1996
Code added date
January 01, 1985
Data year
2026

Questions about B9998

What is HCPCS code B9998?

HCPCS code B9998 is a Level II code in the B series (Enteral and Parenteral Therapy). Its full description is: "Noc for enteral supplies"

Is B9998 a CPT code?

No. B9998 is a HCPCS Level II code maintained by CMS, not a CPT (Level I) code from the American Medical Association. People often search for it as a CPT code because both code sets are reported on the same claims.

Does Medicare cover HCPCS code B9998?

The Medicare coverage code for B9998 is "Special coverage instructions apply". Review the relevant Medicare manual or National Coverage Determination before billing.

When was HCPCS code B9998 added?

B9998 was added to the HCPCS code set on January 01, 1985. The most recent action on it (No maintenance for this code) took effect on January 01, 1996.

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