{"id":10126,"date":"2019-12-17T15:59:08","date_gmt":"2019-12-17T10:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.medicalbillersandcoders.com\/blog\/?p=10126"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:12:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:12:56","slug":"basic-coding-guidelines-for-mnt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalbillersandcoders.com\/blog\/basic-coding-guidelines-for-mnt\/","title":{"rendered":"Basic Coding Guidelines for MNT"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a key component of diabetes education and management. MNT is defined as a \u2018nutrition-based treatment provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist.\u2019 It includes \u2018a nutrition diagnosis as well as therapeutic and counseling services to help manage diabetes.\u2019 MNT Is an intensive, focused, and comprehensive nutrition therapy service which involves in-depth individualized nutrition assessment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It relies heavily on the follow-up to provide repeated reinforcement to aid with behavior change. MNT plans for follow-up over multiple visits to assist with behavioral and lifestyle changes relative to each individual\u2019s nutrition problems and medical conditions or diseases.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Navigating insurance billing in your nutrition private practice can be confusing. Evolving legislation and coverage for telehealth services only further complicates the matter. Whether you are in-network with insurance companies or create superbills for your clients, it is beneficial to be well-acquainted with insurance billing codes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This will allow you to save time when creating CMS-1500 claims or Superbills and decrease the risk of claim denial. We\u2019ve compiled a list of insurance billing codes that every dietitian should know, including <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalbillersandcoders.com\/ICD-10.aspx\">ICD-10<\/a><\/strong> codes, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalbillersandcoders.com\/blog\/cpt-codes-for-digital-e-m-service\/\">CPT Codes<\/a><\/strong>, and G codes. Use this guide as a starting point for learning the billing process.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">ICD stands for \u201cInternational Classification of Diseases.\u201c These codes are used by physicians and medical coders to assign medical diagnoses to individual patients. Registered dietitians cannot make medical diagnoses. However, these codes are used on CMS 1500 forms, referrals, and superbills. Common ICD-10 diagnosis codes you will see on referrals are:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Z71.3:<\/strong> Dietary counseling and surveillance (typically used for preventative services)<\/li>\n<li><strong>E11. __:<\/strong> Type 2 Diabetes (the ___ specifies if any complications are present)<\/li>\n<li><strong>E66.0:<\/strong> Obese due to excess calories<\/li>\n<li><strong>E66.3:<\/strong> Overweight (weight management referrals)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">CPT Codes<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CPT, or Current Procedural Terminology, codes are the codes that identify the service you provided as a healthcare professional. The three most common medical nutrition therapy (MNT) codes that dietitians use on claims are listed below. Public insurers, like Medicare and Medicaid, as well as private insurance carriers, can use these CPT codes.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>97802<\/strong> \u2013 For an initial assessment, face-to-face<\/li>\n<li><strong>97803<\/strong> \u2013 For a follow-up visit or reassessment, face-to-face<\/li>\n<li><strong>97804<\/strong> \u2013 For a group visit (2 or more individuals)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When creating a superbill or filling out a CMS 1500 form, you will also have to specify the number of units and your fee per unit. Keep in mind, insurance billing is in units of 15 minutes each. This means a 1-hour initial assessment is 4 units.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Telehealth Codes<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Then, when filing a claim, it is necessary to add a modifier to the end of the CPT code for video counseling services. The two most commonly used modifiers are:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>GQ<\/strong> \u2013 Asynchronous Telecommunications systems, such as a pre-recorded video<\/li>\n<li><strong>GT<\/strong> \u2013 Interactive Audio and Video Telecommunications systems, including a live video conferencing session<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">More recently, the billing codes for telehealth have been changing. Modifier codes are being replaced by using the place of service: 02 telehealth<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Many insurance companies are rapidly changing their coverage for telecommunications, so always perform an eligibility check before providing your services.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">G Codes<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most insurance companies limit the number of sessions covered per calendar year. If a client exhausts their benefits, and their referring physician determines a change in diagnosis that requires your service, you will use G codes to bill for the rest of the year. The most common G codes are:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>G0270<\/strong> \u2013 15-minute one-on-one session for a reassessment due to a new or change in diagnosis<\/li>\n<li><strong>G0271<\/strong> \u2013 30-minute group session for a reassessment due to a new or change in diagnosis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To reduce denials, ask in-network insurance companies for the latest updates and preferences. Insurance billing varies from company to company and, state to state. The above article is a glimpse of the frequently-used codes. For more accurate DSMT and MNT coding and billing, you can contact us at <a href=\"tel:888-357-3226\">888<strong>&#8211;<\/strong>357-3226<\/a>\/ <a href=\"mailto:info@medicalbillersandcoders.com\">info@medicalbillersandcoders.com<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reference:<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todaysdietitian.com\/newarchives\/0217p40.shtml\">Guide to Insurance and Reimbursement<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752149811349\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: MNT is a nutrition-based treatment provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist, focusing on nutrition diagnosis, therapeutic services, and counseling to manage diabetes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752149825073\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Why is follow-up important in MNT?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: Follow-up visits reinforce behavior change and help individuals address their specific nutrition issues and medical conditions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752149836221\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: What are ICD-10 codes?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: ICD-10 codes are used to classify medical diagnoses. While registered dietitians cannot make diagnoses, they use these codes for referrals and billing.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752149851407\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Can you give examples of common ICD-10 codes for nutrition counseling?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: Yes! Common codes include:<br\/>Z71.3: Dietary counseling and surveillance<br\/>E11.__: Type 2 Diabetes (with specific complications)<br\/>E66.0: Obese due to excess calories<br\/>E66.3: Overweight<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752149866131\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: What are CPT codes?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: CPT codes identify the services provided by healthcare professionals. 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