Most insurance carriers cover nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian. I am currently credentialed with Premera Blue Cross (and all other BCBS), Lifewise, Aetna, Cigna, Regence, Asuris, United Health Care, First Choice, Multicare, and Kaiser PPO.
Read through the following to answer any questions you may have, and feel free to reach out if you have more!
What does insurance cover?
Many insurance providers cover nutrition counseling without a diagnosis. If you are wanting guidance on weight loss, sports nutrition, or eating for general health, these visits qualify as preventative nutrition visits. Always check with your insurance provider, as various plans have various coverage.
What if I don’t live in Spokane?
Telehealth is often an option and many insurance companies cover these visits. These sessions will take place using a HIPAA Compliant video conference. Check with your insurance company for coverage.
What if you don’t participate with my insurance?
I am always working increase my insurance participation, so please reach out an ask.
If I do not participate with your insurance, then I would be considered an out of network provider. In this case, payment will be collected at time of visit. Here are several payment options:
You can utilize a HSA and FSA account.
I can also provide a “Superbill” that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. You will need to call your insurance member services to determine how to submit this bill. This is not something I can submit for you.
Call the member service number on the back of your card. Then ask the following questions:
Do I have nutritional counseling coverage on my plan?
If they ask for a CPT code, provide them with these codes: 97802 and 97803.
Is preventative nutrition counseling covered?
If the representative asks for a diagnostic code, ask about Z71.3 or preventative nutrition counseling.
How many visits per calendar year?
Does my deductible need to be met in order to receive this coverage?
The answer is often “no”
