S9340 Hit enteral per diem
Also known as: home enteral nutrition, tube feeding at home
Home infusion therapy enteral nutrition per diem provides nutritional support through tube feeding via nasogastric, gastrostomy, or jejunostomy tube with professional monitoring.
In Plain Language
nutrition delivered through feeding tube at home
Clinical Context
Used for patients unable to eat orally due to swallowing dysfunction, obstruction, severe malnutrition. Home enteral nutrition enables adequate nutrition while maintaining independence.
RVU Information
CPT S9340 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. This is typical for supply, drug, and equipment codes — reimbursement is based on Average Sales Price (ASP), fee schedules, or payer contracts rather than the RVU system.
Billing & Documentation
S-codes are used by private payers (not Medicare) for services without a standard CPT or HCPCS code. Coverage varies significantly between insurers. Verify payer acceptance before billing and document medical necessity thoroughly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code S9340?
CPT S9340 (Hit enteral per diem) is a S Codes code. Home infusion therapy enteral nutrition per diem provides nutritional support through tube feeding via nasogastric, gastrostomy, or jejunostomy tube with professional monitoring.
Is S9340 covered by insurance?
S9340 is a temporary HCPCS code. Coverage varies by payer and may change when permanent codes are assigned. Used for patients unable to eat orally due to swallowing dysfunction, obstruction, severe malnutrition. Home enteral nutrition enables adequate nutrition while maintaining independence.
When is CPT S9340 used?
Used for patients unable to eat orally due to swallowing dysfunction, obstruction, severe malnutrition. Home enteral nutrition enables adequate nutrition while maintaining independence.
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