Nutritional Counseling

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Who can utilize their services?

  All nutrition services are available for those over the age of 18.

• Is a referral needed?

  A referral is required from your healthcare provider, regardless of if your insurance doesn’t require a referral, before scheduling an appointment.

• What is the insurance coverage?

  The coverage for each carrier is different. We advise patients to speak to their insurance company prior to scheduling an appointment to ensure coverage. When calling your insurance, the codes that you should ask about are CPT Code 97802 and 97803.  You may also want to ask if there are specific diagnosis codes (ICD-10 codes) that are covered.  One common ICD-10 is Z71.3, which may be covered under your insurance policy’s wellness/prevention.

• Will the Dietitian tell me what I can and cannot eat?

  No! Unless medically necessary because of allergies or medical diagnosis, the RD will work with your likes and dislikes to create a plan that works for you.  We believe that everything can fit so you don’t have to stop eating your favorite foods!   

• What to expect from an appointment?

  An initial appointment is typically 1 hour.  The RD will review pertinent past medical history and a sample days intake.  The RD will review what you, the patient, goal(s) is in attending the appointment.  Whether it’s need for diet education that relates to a new diagnosis or trying to make lifestyle/diet changes to prevent disease, the RD is here to provide you with tips/tools that will assist in reaching your individual goal.

  We offer many different types of appointments from a half hour appointment or an hour appointment. These appointments can be in-person or done virtually with telehealth.

  An average first appointment begins with a comprehensive nutrition assessment to analyze current dietary habits.

  Most patients benefit from and will be encouraged to attend follow up sessions recommended by their Dietitian.