Insurance and Payments
Insurance Information for CKD 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: United Health Care, Aetna, Cigna, so MNT for CKD will be covered at no cost to you.
If your insurance is not listed, you may still be covered. 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 LEAP-MRT program. If you wish to submit on your own, a superbill can be provided to you. You may also use a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible savings account (FSA) to cover appointment costs.
Questions to ask you’re your insurance Provider:
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 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, and 4 counseling sessions-$845