What CPT codes should an out-ptient clinical practice owned by physicians use for billing dietary counseling services? In this situation a registered dietitian meets face-to-face with patients providing nutritional counseling.
what specific requirements do we need in order for our clinic to bill these codes. If the registerd dietitian is providing diabetic counseling and nutritional therapy, does the dietitian have to be a certified diabetic counselor?
Is it required by the third pary payor that the physician also meet with the patient during that same day visit.
When billing for this service under the physician doctor #/provider#, or should we be billing the service under a separate provider # associated with the registered dietitian (and if this is the case, does the payor require credentialing of the registered dietitian)?
Any response at all would be appreciated. Toni R
what specific requirements do we need in order for our clinic to bill these codes. If the registerd dietitian is providing diabetic counseling and nutritional therapy, does the dietitian have to be a certified diabetic counselor?
Is it required by the third pary payor that the physician also meet with the patient during that same day visit.
When billing for this service under the physician doctor #/provider#, or should we be billing the service under a separate provider # associated with the registered dietitian (and if this is the case, does the payor require credentialing of the registered dietitian)?
Any response at all would be appreciated. Toni R