Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers enteral and parenteral nutrition, nutrients, supplies, and equipment.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Enteral & parenteral nutrition (nutrients, supplies & equipment), checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Enteral & parenteral nutrition (nutrients, supplies & equipment)
Coverage details
Medicare Part B covers enteral and parenteral nutrition, nutrients, supplies, and equipment (feeding pumps) under the prosthetic device benefit.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
- After you meet the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount (if your supplier accepts assignment).
- Medicare will cover your enteral infusion pump from a doctor, other health care provider, or supplier who accepts assignment. If a supplier doesn’t accept assignment, there’s no limit on the amount they can charge you, and you may have to pay the entire bill (both your share and Medicare’s share) when you get the pump.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers enteral and parenteral nutrition, nutrients, supplies, and equipment.
Which part of Medicare covers Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition?
Medicare.gov lists Enteral & parenteral nutrition (nutrients, supplies & equipment) under Part B.
How much do you pay for Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers enteral and parenteral nutrition, nutrients, supplies, and equipment.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi