Time-based Codes and the 8-minute Rule
Information for determining how many units per visit to bill for a medical therapy encounter.
Providing medical nutrition therapy services to Medicare Part B beneficiaries and submitting accurate claims when requesting payment for Medicare-covered health care services requires a basic understanding of the Medicare program. The following information is intended to support RDNs in their understanding of complying with Medicare delivery and payment requirements.
Information for determining how many units per visit to bill for a medical therapy encounter.
Forms, websites and articles containing additional information about MNT.
Find information and resources about the most recent release of the CMS Physician Fee Schedule.
Assignment is an agreement between Medicare and doctors and suppliers of health care equipment and supplies. To accept assignment means the providers or suppliers agree to receive direct payment from the Medicare program and to agree to accept the Medicare approved amount as payment in full for the service.
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics provides resources on Medicare in relation to preventive services such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and annual wellness visits. Please visit the following Academy resources for information on each of this Medicare preventive services provided by registered dietitian nutritionists.
General comparisons of implementing one or both of Medicare covered benefits for Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Medicare claims processing.
