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Making Nutrition Counseling More Accessible with Insurance

Did you know your health insurance may cover nutrition counseling?
Many plans offer benefits for dietitian services, whether for
managing a health condition, improving overall wellness, or meeting specific dietary goals.

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Wellness By Wendy Insurance Coverage Questionnaire 

Understanding your insurance benefits and coverage for nutrition counseling can be complex. It's important that you confirm your insurance benefits before your first appointment to avoid any potential issues with claims. Please note that it's your responsibility to contact your insurance company to inquire about coverage, as I cannot do so on your behalf.
 
Step 1. Call member services. The number is on the back of your card. You'll need to know the policy number, group number, policyholder name/address/DOB, and your relationship to the policyholder.
 
Step 2. Ask the following questions:

  1. Does my plan cover outpatient nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian (CPT codes applicable: 97802, 97803)?

  2. Do I have Telehealth coverage for this service?

 

If yes, proceed with the following:

  1. Is Wendy Childs an in-network provider for my plan? My NPI is: 1023628922.

  2. Does the plan only pay for certain diagnoses? If yes, what diagnoses are accepted?

  3. How many sessions are allowed?

  4. Do I need to meet a deductible first? If yes, how much?

  5. Do I need a physician referral for the sessions to be covered?*

  6. Are the visits covered at 100%, or is there a co-pay or co-insurance?

 
*If you need a physician referral, you must complete it and have it received by your insurance company prior to your first appointment.
 
Step 3. Inform me of your coverage so I can note it in your profile. When you fill out your new client paperwork, the next step is to fill out an insurance form and upload a copy of the front and back of your insurance card so I have all the information I need to submit claims to your insurance company for our sessions. 
 
Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns; I'm here to help you find the answers you need!

 

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