97803 Medial nutrition indiv subsequent
Also known as: nutrition follow-up, dietitian followup visit, MNT subsequent
Subsequent individual medical nutrition therapy session providing ongoing dietary counseling, assessment updates, and nutrition care plan modifications.
In Plain Language
follow-up nutrition counseling; ongoing meeting with a nutritionist
Clinical Context
Used for follow-up nutrition therapy visits to monitor dietary compliance, adjust recommendations, and assess progress toward nutritional goals.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.45 |
| Total RVU | 0.45 |
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 0.45, this code ranks in the 29th percentile among Medicine codes — 1.7x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97803?
CPT 97803 (Medial nutrition indiv subsequent) is a Medicine code. Subsequent individual medical nutrition therapy session providing ongoing dietary counseling, assessment updates, and nutrition care plan modifications.
Who uses CPT code 97803?
CPT 97803 is used by Registered Dietitian, Internal Medicine, Oncology. Used for follow-up nutrition therapy visits to monitor dietary compliance, adjust recommendations, and assess progress toward nutritional goals.
When is CPT 97803 used?
Used for follow-up nutrition therapy visits to monitor dietary compliance, adjust recommendations, and assess progress toward nutritional goals.
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