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.
In Plain Language
meeting with a nutritionist to plan healthy eating; initial nutrition counseling
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 |
| Total RVU | 0.53 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
Medicine section codes cover a wide range of non-surgical services. Documentation should include the clinical indication, procedure details, interpretation (if applicable), and any patient-specific findings.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 0.53, this code ranks in the 37th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.5x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97802?
CPT 97802 (Medical nutrition indiv in) is a Medicine code. Initial individual medical nutrition therapy consultation and intervention provided by a registered dietitian to assess nutritional status and develop a nutrition care plan.
Who uses CPT code 97802?
CPT 97802 is used by Registered Dietitian, Internal Medicine, Oncology. Used for the first nutrition therapy appointment for patients with diseases requiring dietary modification, such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or cancer.
When is CPT 97802 used?
Used for the first nutrition therapy appointment for patients with diseases requiring dietary modification, such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, or cancer.
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