Medicare Benefit Policy Manual (Pub. 100-02), Ch. 7 § 40.1.2.5
Tube Feedings
40.1.2.5 - Tube Feedings
(Rev. 1, 10-01-03)
A3-3118.1.B.5, HHA-205.1.B.5
Nasogastric tube, and percutaneous tube feedings (including gastrostomy and
jejunostomy tubes), and replacement, adjustment, stabilization. and suctioning of the
tubes are skilled nursing services, and if the feedings are required to treat the patient's
illness or injury, the feedings and replacement or adjustment of the tubes would be
covered as skilled nursing services.