Tag: Healthcare reimbursement

According to the National Institutes of Health, timely nutritional screening and assessment can improve patient outcomes by reducing recovery time and hospital stays. The accurate use of the correct diagnosis code is the first step in documenting this important aspect of patient care. In medical coding, a specific ICD-10 code is assigned for the purpose of a nutritional status screening.

According to CMS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) and certain other nutrition professionals can be paid for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services under specific conditions. Understanding who can bill for medical nutrition therapy is crucial for practitioners and patients navigating the complexities of insurance coverage for specialized dietary guidance.