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HCPCS Code for Medical nutrition therapy; reassessment and subsequent intervention(s) following second referral in same year for change in diagnosis, medical condition or treatment regimen (including additional hours needed for renal disease), individual, face to face with the patient, each 15 minutes G0270

HCPCS code G0270 for Medical nutrition therapy; reassessment and subsequent intervention(s) following second referral in same year for change in diagnosis, medical condition or treatment regimen (including additional hours needed for renal disease), individual, face to face with the patient, each 15 minutes as maintained by CMS falls under Miscellaneous Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services .

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Medical nutrition therapy; reassessment and subsequent intervention(s) following second referral in same year for change in diagnosis, medical condition or treatment regimen (including additional hours needed for renal disease), individual, face to face with the patient, each 15 minutes

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[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 483588, member: 5404"] 99401 represents a preventive service, in other words the patient has no documented disease or condition that requires or would benefit from the nutrit... [ Read More ]
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[QUOTE="erjones147, post: 312791, member: 209110"]These are my experiences billing for a dietitian in a tribal clinic. As always, your mileage may vary..... 1) yes, as long as the dietitian is licen... [ Read More ]
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[QUOTE="erjones147, post: 312791, member: 209110"]These are my experiences billing for a dietitian in a tribal clinic. As always, your mileage may vary..... 1) yes, as long as the dietitian is licen... [ Read More ]
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