97804 Medical nutrition group
Also known as: group nutrition therapy, nutrition class, MNT group
Group medical nutrition therapy session where multiple patients receive nutrition education and counseling simultaneously from a registered dietitian.
In Plain Language
nutrition class with multiple patients; group nutrition education
Clinical Context
Used for group nutrition education programs such as diabetes management classes, weight loss groups, or cardiac nutrition education sessions.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.25 |
| Total RVU | 0.25 |
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 0.25, this code ranks in the 16th percentile among Medicine codes — 3.1x below the median (0.78). The highest wRVU in this category is 23.92.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 97804?
CPT 97804 (Medical nutrition group) is a Medicine code. Group medical nutrition therapy session where multiple patients receive nutrition education and counseling simultaneously from a registered dietitian.
Who uses CPT code 97804?
CPT 97804 is used by Registered Dietitian, Internal Medicine, Cardiology. Used for group nutrition education programs such as diabetes management classes, weight loss groups, or cardiac nutrition education sessions.
When is CPT 97804 used?
Used for group nutrition education programs such as diabetes management classes, weight loss groups, or cardiac nutrition education sessions.
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