Diabetes prevention programs offer an exciting opportunity for RDNs, NDTRs, and other nutrition and dietetics practitioners to create return on investment within their organizations.
Many factors should be considered when setting fees, including fixed expenses, variable costs, the number of services hours and the local market.
Professional billers submit claims to Medicare and private insurance companies on behalf of their clients. While many larger billing companies focus on just claims processing activities, smaller firms may help RDNs complete credentialing applications to become a network provider with private insurance companies.
The Reimbursement Online Community is an interactive portal that offers Academy members a space to network and share ideas, and practice management tips related to coverage and reimbursement for MNT services.
The Academy provides members with additional tools to increase access to diabetes and renal disease services. View this list of resources and MNT services referral forms.
When contemplating entering into an arrangement with a doctor, a registered dietitian nutritionist should know about the laws and coding issues involved, including: fee splitting, charging for services, and private insurance contracts.
Making sure you have systems in place for each step of the Medicare benefit, as well as conducting peer-review self-audits, will reduce the anxiety of external audits and enhance the quality MNT services you provide.
