What are the common CPT codes used for MNT?
Using the appropriate CPT code is critical to getting paid correctly and in a timely manner. The most common CPT codes dietitians can use to bill are : 97802, 97803 and 97804. The CPT codes 97802 and 97803 represent codes dietitians use to bill for individual MNT visits.
Who can bill MNT codes?
Medical nutritional therapy codes (97802, 97803, S9470) may be billed when counseling patients on obesity or weight management. These codes are compatible with any diagnosis but are most appropriate or intended for illness or disease-related diagnoses such as obesity or diabetes.
What is the CPT code 97802?
97802 Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes. (NOTE: This CPT code must only be used for the initial visit.) This code is to be used only once a year, for initial assessment of a new patient.
Who can bill for CPT code 97802?
Licensed dietitians
Licensed dietitians and licensed nutritionists can bill for procedure/service codes S9470, 97802, 97803, and G0447 for diagnosis codes other than eating disorders.
Is MNT covered by insurance?
Medical nutrition therapy is covered by Medicare for diagnoses of diabetes, non-dialysis kidney disease, and 36 months post kidney transplant when a Medicare beneficiary has been referred by a physician, and when provided by an RDN who is enrolled as a Medicare Provider.
What is CPT code 99402?
Preventive medicine counseling
CPT® 99402 in section: Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to an individual (separate procedure)
What is diagnosis code Z71 3?
Dietary counseling and surveillance
Dietary counseling and surveillance Z71. 3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
How much Medicare will pay for an MNT visit?
If you qualify, Original Medicare covers MNT at 100% of the Medicare-approved amount when you receive services from a participating provider. This means you pay nothing (no deductible or coinsurance).