Parenteral Nutrition - Correct Coding and Billing


This Correct Coding and Billing publication is effective for claims with dates of service on or after November 12, 2020.
 
Parenteral nutrition is covered under the Prosthetic Device benefit (Social Security Act § 1861(s)(8)). In order for a beneficiary's nutrition to be eligible for reimbursement, the reasonable and necessary (R&N) requirements set out in the National Coverage Determinations (NCD) Manual (CMS Pub. 100-03), Chapter 1, Section 180.2, must be met. In addition, there are specific regulatory, payment and coding requirements, discussed below, that also must be met.
 
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Last Updated: 10/13/2020