Coding for a Nutritionist

Our office is a federally accredited diabetic clinic. Our nutritionist has been credentialed so she has her own number for charging. She does diabetic teaching as well as nutritional teaching. What are the best codes to use for for the best reimbursement? Thanks, Cathy:-)

Dec 22nd, 2009 - Codapedia Editor 1,399

Coding for a nutritionist

This is great that you are an accredited site!

http://www.cms.hhs.gov/manuals/iom/List.asp

Publication 100-02, Chapter 15, Section 300 describes the Diabetes Self Management coding rules.

If you download the CMS preventive services summary, from Codapedia's article "preventive medicine services for medicare patients" you'll see the quick reference chart.

Dec 23rd, 2009 - catprice 1

Coding for a nutritionist

Thanks, Cathy