B9999 HCPCS code: Noc for parenteral supplies
B9999 is the HCPCS Level II code for noc for parenteral supplies. In 2024 Medicare paid an average of $2.90 per service for B9999 across 149 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 58% from 2022 to 2024 (351 to 149 services). In 2024, 2 suppliers billed Medicare for B9999 (purchases), serving 0 beneficiaries.
Code details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Section | B codes — Enteral and parenteral therapy |
| Coverage code | D — Special coverage instructions apply |
| Pricing indicator | 57 |
| BETOS category | O1C — Enteral and parenteral nutrition |
| Added | 1985-01-01 |
| Last action effective | 1996-01-01 |
Who bills B9999 (2024)
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Suppliers billing rentals | — |
| Suppliers billing purchases | 2 |
| Referring clinicians | 3 |
| Medicare beneficiaries | 0 |
| States with claims | 1 |
| Year | Suppliers | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
Counts only. Supplier and clinician names, contact lists and state-by-state detail are in Caduvo.
Medicare utilization for B9999, 2022–2024
| Year | Services | Beneficiaries | Avg. allowed | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 351 | 0 | $38.80 | $30.79 |
| 2023 | 285 | 0 | $14.31 | $11.22 |
| 2024 | 149 | 0 | $3.70 | $2.90 |
States with the most B9999 services (2024)
| State | Services | Avg. paid |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 143 | $2.89 |
Medicare policy articles for this code
- A58836: Parenteral Nutrition (CGS Administrators, LLC (DME MAC) Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (DME MAC)) — mentions this code in its coding guidance
What changed for B9999
- 1985-01-01: B9999 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 B9999?
B9999 is the HCPCS Level II code for noc for parenteral supplies. Short descriptor: "Parenteral supp not othrws c".
How much does Medicare pay for B9999?
In 2024, the average Medicare payment was $2.90 per service (average allowed $3.70).
Does Medicare cover B9999?
Coverage code D — Special coverage instructions apply. Medicare covers it when its national or local coverage criteria are met.
Related B99 codes
- B9998 — Noc for enteral supplies
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Sources: CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2025; 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.