Insurance and Payments
Insurance Information for Nutrition Counseling
kidney focused nutrition, LLC is a medicare provider: If you are enrolled in Medicare and have CKD, Medicare will cover MNT services at no cost to you.
kidney focused nutrition, LLC is in network* with the following insurances: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare
*it is best to contact your insurance company as there may be specific requirements to your plan, such as in person visits
If your insurance is not listed, you may still be covered for MNT. It is recommended that you contact your insurance company to determine coverage. See below "Questions to ask". A superbill would then be provided to you to submit to your insurance company.
Self payment for services receive a 20% discount
Insurance Information for LEAP-MRT Program
kidneyfocused nutrition, LLC does not submit to insurance plans for the MRT test*, however the LEAP-MRT counseling sessions may be covered . Set up a complimentary 20 minute LEAP session to learn more and start the insurance verification process.
*You may use a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible savings account (FSA) to cover the LEAP-MRT test
Questions to ask you’re your insurance Provider: (see dropdown box)
Does my plan cover medical nutrition therapy (CPT code 97802 (initial appointment) and 97803 (follow-up appointment)?
Does my plan cover preventive nutrition coverage under the Affordable Healthcare Act/Healthcare Reform? What are the diagnosis codes for preventative nutrition coverage?
Does my plan have medical benefits under Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?
Is there a limit on the number of visits?
Do I have a deductible to meet first?
Does my plan cover counseling provided via telehealth?
Do I need a physician referral?
Do I need preauthorization? If yes, your primary care physician will need to do this.
Do I have a coinsurance amount?
Please ask for a reference number and record the date from your phone call.
Rates for Services
Initial Consult: up to 85 minutes-$240,
Self Pay Initial Consult: up to 85 minutes--$192.
Follow -up sessions: 30-45 minutes-$105
Self Pay Follow-up sessions: 30-45 minutes-$84
LEAP-MRT Package: includes: MRT test and blood draw, individualized eating plan, materials and resources, messaging for questions and 4 counseling sessions-$1050
Virtual Grocery Tour: 90 minutes-$75