Do you want to use your health insurance to cover nutritional visits?

Yes — but you need to call your insurance company to verify if your plan includes coverage for “nutrition” or “nutritional counseling.”

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How do I do this?

1. Look for the customer service number (usually starts with 800) on the back of your insurance card.

2. Call and ask to speak with a representative.

3. Ask if your plan includes benefits for nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy (MNT).

4. Take notes! Ask about your deductible, number of covered sessions, referral requirements, copays, and telehealth coverage.

5. It’s essential to do this before booking your appointment to avoid any billing surprises.

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Which insurance plans do you accept?

 

We are currently in-network with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare.

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What should I ask my insurance company?

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• Does my plan cover nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy (MNT)?

• Do I need a referral from a doctor to see a registered dietitian?

• Are my diagnoses covered under this plan?

• How many visits per calendar year are included?

• Do I have a copayment, deductible, or cost-sharing requirement for these services?

• Is there a different cost if I do the visit via telehealth instead of in-person?

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Information they may ask you for:

• CPT (procedure) codes: 97802 and 97803

• ICD-10 (diagnosis) code: Start with Z71.3 (dietary counseling and surveillance).

  • If they don’t accept Z71.3, try Z72.4 (inappropriate diet and eating habits)

If you have one of the following conditions, ask if your plan covers nutrition counseling for these diagnoses:

• Overweight or obesity

• Prediabetes or type 2 diabetes

• High blood pressure (hypertension)

• High cholesterol

These diagnoses are often covered under preventive services in many plans.