Time-based Codes and the 8-minute Rule
Information for determining how many units per visit to bill for a medical therapy encounter.
Providing the Service and Billing Under Medicare
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.
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MNT Resources and Forms
Forms, websites and articles containing additional information about MNT.
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Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Find information and resources about the most recent release of the CMS Physician Fee Schedule.
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Medicare Assignment and Payment
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.
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Medicare Preventive Services
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.
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Comparisons of DSMT and MNT Medicare Benefits
General comparisons of implementing one or both of Medicare covered benefits for Diabetes Self Management Training (DSMT) and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
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Medicare Claims Processing - Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to frequently asked questions about Medicare claims processing.