Health Insurance FAQs

Can I utilize my health insurance to cover my visits?

I encourage you to call the member services number on the back of your insurance card to verify your specific coverage for nutrition counseling:

1.    Does my insurance plan cover 97802 + 97803, CPT Codes for the initial nutrition visit and follow up visit(s)?

2.    Are there any restrictions on medical conditions covered? (ie) some plans only cover nutrition counseling for specific conditions such as overweight (E66.3), obesity (E66.9), pre-diabetes, impaired fasting glucose, elevated cholesterol, etc. If you have any of these conditions, ask if these specific codes/disease states are covered. Some plans allow for preventative nutrition counseling coverage with the code Z71.3, ask about that one too!

3.    How many nutrition visits with a dietitian are covered per year?

4. Is your insurance plan per calendar year or plan year (what month does your insurance plan “restart”)?

5.    Are you financially responsible for any copays? Is there a deductible that needs to be met?