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Cpatel:
Thanks for reply to all,

I will update once I start billing and receive response from Medicare.

Merry:
MNT_Reimb_Guide_Adden_508c.pdf
This is the latest info I could find on Medicare and dieticians.  Dated 2012. May be something more recent but I know, personally that the coverage is limited

PMRNC:
With the ACA, non grandfathered plans are also offering some services related to obesity. The plans required to cover it under the ACA have to spell out what is covered and under what circumstances.

Merry:
Agree Linda.. Well a little bit.  Under the ACA, obesity counselling is covered but only from a primary care provider;  not a registered dietician.  Question would be if a dietician is hired for this.. Could they bill as a dietician.  I say no.  Can they bill "incident to"..not sure.  Sad isn't it that the very people who are the best trained to do this cannot bill for this.  Of course if you have kidney disease or diabetes, that is a totally different story.  The rules for obesity counselling pertain to the primary care setting. 

PMRNC:

--- Quote --- Under the ACA, obesity counselling is covered but only from a primary care provider;  not a registered dietician.  Question would be if a dietician is hired for this.. Could they bill as a dietician.  I say no.  Can they bill "incident to"..not sure.  Sad isn't it that the very people who are the best trained to do this cannot bill for this.  Of course if you have kidney disease or diabetes, that is a totally different story.  The rules for obesity counselling pertain to the primary care setting. 
--- End quote ---

If they are a part of the group practice yes..but again, going by licensure and scope of license. I don't think they can bill "incident to".

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