97802 Medical nutrition indiv in
Also known as: nutrition therapy, dietitian consult, MNT initial
Initial individual medical nutrition therapy consultation and intervention provided by a registered dietitian to assess nutritional status and develop a nutrition care plan.
Clinical Context
Used for the first nutrition therapy appointment for patients with diseases requiring dietary modification, such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or cancer.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.53 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 0.56 |
| Malpractice RVU | 0.01 |
| Total RVU | 1.10 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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