Nutri-Life, LLC
3230 E Imperial Hwy Suite 300
Brea, CA 92821
Did you know that many health insurance companies cover nutritional counseling?
Before you take the next steps to see a registered dietitian, you are expected to understand what your insurance covers. To learn about your coverage, call the 1-800 phone number on the back of your insurance card and ask to speak with a representative who can address the questions below for you. The information below will walk you through the steps to take to see if your insurance will cover the cost of nutrition counseling for your visit! Keep in mind that insurance coverage may vary, depending on your personal health plan.
Call the 1-800 number from the back of your insurance card, fill out this form, and share your answers with Nutri-Life, LLC prior to your visit with us to determine the best options for within and outside your plan coverage. Please email the completed form at NutriLife.RDN@gmail.com or fax to 626-816-3697 prior to filling out the referral form and scheduling an appointment with us, with the subject: Insurance Coverage.
What insurance companies do we participate with?
At the present time, we are a preferred provider with the following insurance carrier(s):
1. Medicare (original Medicare)
2. United Health Care
3. Aetna
4. Anthem Blue Cross/BCBS
5. Others - Please contact us to verify if we work with your insurance carrier at NutriLife.RDN@gmail.com.
My Insurance Plan: ___________________________________________
What questions should I ask when calling my insurance company?
Do I have nutritional counseling coverage on my insurance plan?
If the insurance company asks for a CPT code please provide them with the codes 97802 & 97803. If they say you do not have coverage using those codes, NEXT ask them to check your coverage for the CPT codes: 99401, 99402, 99403 and 99404.
CPT Code | Covered by your insurance plan? (Yes or no) | Notes |
97802 | Select yes/no | |
97803 | Select yes/no | |
99401 | Select yes/no | |
99402 | Select yes/no | |
99403 | Select yes/no | |
99404 | Select yes/no |
Do I have preventative nutrition coverage?
If the representative asks for a diagnosis code for preventative nutrition – please tell them the visit is coded with the ICD 10 code: Z71.3 or Z72.4. We always code your visit using preventative coding to maximize the number of nutrition visits you receive from your insurance carrier.
Is ICD 10 code Z71.3 covered? | Select yes/no |
Is ICD 10 code Z72.4 covered? | Select yes/no |
What about other diagnoses? Will those be covered through my insurance?
You can ask the representative about the following medical condition(s) you have been diagnosed with by your doctor to see if nutrition services are covered by your insurance.
ICD Code | Covered by your insurance plan? (Yes or no) | Notes |
E11.8 (Diabetes Mellitus) | Select yes/no | |
I10 (Hypertension/High blood pressure) | Select yes/no | |
N18.31 or N18.32 (Chronic kidney disease (CKD) Stage 3) | Select yes/no | |
N18.4 (CKD Stage 4) | Select yes/no | |
N18.5 (CKD Stage 5) | Select yes/no | |
E66.3 (Overweight) | Select yes/no | |
E66.9 (Obesity) | Select yes/no | |
Other diagnoses: ________ | Select yes/no | |
Other diagnoses: ________ | Select yes/no |
How many visits do I have per calendar year?
The representative will let you know how many visits they are willing to cover. Depending on your particular insurance the number of visits can vary from 0 to unlimited depending on medical need.
How many visits with a registered dietitian are covered by my insurance? | Select an option | Notes: |
Have I met my deductible?
In the event you have a deductible, we are unable to bill your insurance company directly for nutrition services. If this is your situation, you will be responsible for a payment of $260.00 at the initial visit and $120.00 for subsequent follow-up visits.
Have I met my deductible? | Select yes/no |
Do I need to meet my deductible before nutrition services are covered? | Select yes/no |
We can provide you with appropriate documentation (receipt of nutrition counseling services) to help you “pay down” your deductible. You will be responsible for providing this information to your insurance company. Once you have met your deductible AND you have nutrition service coverage on your insurance policy, we can then bill your insurance directly.
Do I have a co-pay for nutritional counseling?
For most insurance companies, registered dietitian services are considered a specialist. Therefore, your specialist co-pay is applicable and is payable at the time of service. This information is often apparent on the front of your actual insurance card.
It is important to note, we will bill your insurance for preventative services and wait for the claim to be processed after your visit with us to determine if you are required to provide a co-pay. If you are required to pay a co-pay for nutrition services, we then charge your credit card you have on file with us.
Do I have a co-pay that is due during my appointment? | Select yes/no |
How much is my co-pay? | $_______ per visit |
Are telehealth (virtual appointments) covered by my insurance plan?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, insurance companies may cover nutrition services via telehealth. It is important to note that some insurance plans may have changed their policies surrounding virtual telehealth visits.
Does my insurance cover telehealth or virtual appointments for nutrition services? | Select yes/no |
Other questions to your insurance provider:
Is Nutri-Life, LLC NPI # 1699552620 covered under my plan? | Select yes/no |
Are the following registered dietitians covered under my plan? NPI #1043826647 Maggie Chen, MS, RD | Select yes/no |
Write down the name of the representative helping you and their contact information |
Still have questions? Email us at NutriLife.RDN@gmail.com