Questions to ask your insurance prior to your appointment:

• Is nutrition counseling covered via telehealth? (Procedure/CPT codes are 97802 and 97803)

• Is Eat to Nourish covered under my plan? (Provider’s NPI it is: 1760095418)

• Are there restrictions on which diagnoses are covered?
  Is diagnosis code Z71.3 (dietary counseling and surveillance) covered, or is a medical diagnosis required from my provider*?
  *If a medical diagnosis is required, please have your doctor fax recent visit notes and your diagnosis list to us at (360) 409-7716.

• Do I need a referral or prior authorization from a primary care provider?

• How many visits are covered under my benefits?

• Do I need to meet a deductible before insurance pays for nutrition services? If so, will the deductible be waived for preventive nutrition therapy?

• Will I have a copay or coinsurance for nutrition services?

Be sure to write down the date and reference number for your call.

Calling your insurance to ask these questions will help to avoid financial surprises and get the most out of your health insurance benefits.