Nutritionist and Dietitian Visits, Covered by Insurance
Most of our clients use insurance to cover their nutrition visits. We’re in-network with most major plans, and our dietitians see clients across multiple states through telehealth. Before your first visit, we verify your benefits so you have a clear idea of what to expect.
Does Insurance Cover Nutrition Counseling?
Often, yes! Dietitian Group is in-network with most major insurance plans, which means many of our clients pay little or nothing out of pocket for their visits with us.
Insurance Plans We Accept
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare & UMR
- Medicare & Medicare Advantage
- Select Medicaid plans
Don’t see your plan? Reach out anyway. We’re always working to add new networks, and we offer affordable self-pay options too.
Questions to Ask Your Insurance
We’ll verify your coverage before your first visit. Your insurance company can often give you more detailed information than we’re able to get, so we always recommend calling them as well. That way, there are no surprises. Please keep in mind that benefit quotes from insurance companies are never a guarantee of payment.
Here are the questions to ask:
- Is Medical Nutrition Therapy covered? Ask about CPT codes 97802 and 97803. If those aren’t covered, ask about 99401, 99402, 99403 and 99404.
- Is diagnosis code Z71.3 covered? If so, does it fall under my preventive benefits?
- Are any diagnoses excluded? Ask whether there are specific diagnoses your plan won’t cover for nutrition counseling.
- Are telehealth visits covered?
- How many nutrition visits does my plan cover per year?
- What will I owe per visit? Ask whether you’ll have a copay or coinsurance, and how much.
- Is Dietitian Group in-network? Our NPI is 1316493083. If we’re out-of-network, ask about your out-of-network benefits.
- Can I get a reference number for this call? Write it down along with the date and the representative’s name.
If you still have questions, contact us here.
Self-Pay Rates
Using insurance? Most clients only pay their copay, coinsurance, or deductible, and we’ll check your benefits before your first visit. If you’re paying out of pocket, the rates below are for visits booked one at a time.
|
Service |
Self-Pay Rate |
|---|---|
|
Initial Visit (90 minutes) |
$180 |
|
Follow-Up (up to 60 minutes) |
$120 |
|
Follow-Up (up to 45 minutes) |
$90 |
|
Follow-Up (up to 30 minutes) |
$60 |
Save with a visit package. We offer discounted self-pay rates when you purchase 3 or more visits at a time. Contact us for package pricing.
There’s no one-size-fits-all number of visits. You and your dietitian will decide together how often to meet, based on what feels right for you and your goals. And as life changes, your schedule can change with it.
A credit/debit card on file is required to secure appointments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dietitian Group in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UHC, or BlueCross BlueShield?
Yes. We’re in-network with Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and UMR, Medicare and Medicare Advantage, and select Medicaid plans. We’ll verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Most commercial insurance plans don’t require one. Medicare and some other plans do, and we’ll let you know if yours does when we verify your benefits.
How many visits will my insurance cover?
It truly varies by plan. Many plans cover at least three visits per year, and some offer unlimited visits. Others set limits based on your diagnosis or how the visit is billed. We’ll check your visit limits when we verify your benefits, and it’s worth asking your insurance company too.
What states do you serve?
Our dietitians see clients through telehealth in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. Meet our dietitians.
Does insurance cover telehealth visits?
Most plans we work with cover telehealth nutrition visits, and we’ll confirm yours when we verify your benefits. Most of our clients prefer telehealth for the convenience and flexible scheduling.
Can I use my HSA or FSA?
In many cases, yes. Nutrition counseling is often an eligible expense, but check with your plan administrator to confirm.
What if my insurance plan isn’t listed?
Reach out anyway. We’re always adding new networks, and we offer affordable self-pay rates if we don’t accept your plan yet.
