B4083 HCPCS code: Stomach tube - levine type
B4083 is the HCPCS Level II code for stomach tube - levine type. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $1.49 per service for B4083 across 16 services. Its Medicare coverage code is D (Special coverage instructions apply): Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met. Medicare volume fell 38% from 2023 to 2024 (26 to 16 services). In 2024, 1 suppliers billed Medicare for B4083 (purchases), serving 0 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | B codes — Enteral and parenteral therapy |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 39 — DMEPOS: parenteral and enteral nutrition |
| BETOS category | O1C — Enteral and parenteral nutrition |
| Added | 1986-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 2002-01-01 |
Who bills B4083 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 1 |
| Referring clinicians | 5 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 0 |
| States with claims | 1 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for B4083, 2023–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.95 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.49 |
States with the most B4083 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $1.49 |
What changed for B4083
- 1986-01-01: B4083 added to HCPCS Level II
- Next scheduled CMS quarterly update (HCPCS and DMEPOS fee schedule): 2027-01-01
Frequently asked questions
What is HCPCS code B4083?
B4083 is the HCPCS Level II code for stomach tube - levine type. Short descriptor: "Enteral stomach tube levine".
How much does Medicare pay for B4083?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $1.49 per service (average allowed $2.45).
Does Medicare cover B4083?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related B40 codes
- B4034 — Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape
- B4035 — Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape
- B4036 — Enteral feeding supply kit; gravity fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape
- B4081 — Nasogastric tubing with stylet
- B4082 — Nasogastric tubing without stylet
- B4087 — Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, standard, any material, any type, each
- B4088 — Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, low-profile, any material, any type, each
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule; CMS NCCI MUE tables; CMS Medicare utilization (physician and DME supplier files); CMS Medicare Coverage Database articles. Fees are Medicare allowables, not commercial rates. Not billing or legal advice.