Nutrition services encompass a range of professional support aimed at helping individuals achieve better health through informed dietary choices. These services are essential for managing health conditions, promoting wellness, and ensuring optimal nutrient intake. Understanding procedure codes for nutrition billing is crucial for patients, as it helps them navigate insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs effectively.
Here’s a comprehensive list of nutrition procedure codes, along with their descriptions:
97802 - Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) initial assessment and intervention, typically lasting 15 minutes.
97803 - MNT reassessment and intervention, typically lasting 15 minutes.
97804 - MNT group counseling, typically lasting 15 minutes per individual in the group.
S9470 - Nutritional counseling, dietitian visit (non-MNT), usually covered as part of a wellness program.
G0270 - MNT services performed by a registered dietitian, as part of a preventive health benefit.
G0271 - MNT services for individuals with specific conditions (e.g., diabetes, renal disease) performed by a registered dietitian.
99401 - Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention provided to individuals, typically lasting 15-29 minutes.
99402 - Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention, typically lasting 30-44 minutes.
99403 - Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention, typically lasting 45-59 minutes.
99404 - Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention, typically lasting 60 minutes or more.
For additional resources, including billing and coding guidance, you may refer to:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: www.eatrightpro.org
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): www.cms.gov
This list provides a foundation, but it's always a good idea to check with professional resources for the most current and detailed information on nutrition billing codes.
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