It is the patient's responsibility to call & verify their policy's coverage prior to meeting with your provider.

Many insurance plans cover seeing a Registered Dietitian!

However, items vary depending on your plan such as:

• The need for a referral, number of covered visits

• ICD-10 diagnosis codes

• Copay

• Deductible

• Percentage of visit covered.
  
  
  
  Follow these steps to verify and understand your policy better.

  Failure to verify may result in "unexpected" copays or an invoice for a portion of your visit.
  
  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask
  512-980-0590 or jacque@mindfulforknutrition.com

Step #1: Locate your Insurance Card

Step #2: Locate the member services/customer service number on the back of your card.
Call that number to check for benefits with your insurance company.

Step #3: Ask the representative the following questions & write down the answers

1. Does this policy have nutrition counseling/medical nutrition therapy benefits with a Registered Dietitian? Provide the following CPT codes: Medical Nutrition Therapy: 97802 (initial visit), 97803 (follow up visit), 97804 (group).

2. Is this benefit limited to a specific diagnosis or co-morbidity? If so, which ones?

3. Is preventative care covered under ICD-10 code Z71.3 Dietary Counseling & Surveillance?

4. Is my provider in-network or out-of-network with my plan?

Jacqueline Ayoub
Individual NPI # 1285048272
Tax ID# 84-2126183
Mindful Fork Nutrition
Provider location zip code: 78756

5. What is the limit to the # of visits?

6. Does my deductible apply, if so, what is it?

If verifying non BCBS Out of Network Benefits:

7. What percentage of dietitian services does my insurance cover?

Step #4: If you have coverage, great! Book an appointment.
If you don’t have coverage, that is also okay! We can see each other with a discounted self pay rate and you can seek reimbursement if you have out of network benefits.