Did you know that most insurance companies cover nutrition therapy? Seriously Nutritious, LLC accepts most commercial insurances including, Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, and UPMC. Seriously Nutritious, LLC is currently NOT accepting any Medicare or Medicaid plans at this time. Follow the steps below to check your benefits and let’s get started today.
How to Call and Verify Your Insurance Benefits for Medical Nutrition Therapy
1️⃣ Gather the following information:
- Your full name, date of birth, and insurance ID number
- The following provider details:
- Seriously Nutritious LLC NPI: 1801629787
- Tara Sabo, MS, RD, LDN NPI: 1811262983
- CPT Codes for Medical Nutrition Therapy:
- 97802 (initial assessment)
- 97803 (follow-up sessions)
2️⃣ Call the Member Services phone number on the back of your insurance card
This is usually labeled “Customer Service” or “Member Services”.
3️⃣ When you reach a representative, ask the following questions:
✅ Does my plan cover Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services?
✅ Are CPT codes 97802 and 97803 covered under my plan?
✅ Is there a limit to how many visits are covered per year?
✅ Is a referral from my primary care provider required?
✅ Is pre-authorization required?
✅ Do I need a specific diagnosis code for coverage? (Ask if a general preventive or wellness code is acceptable)
✅ Are services covered for an out-of-network provider? If so, at what rate?
✅ Do I have a deductible, co-pay, or co-insurance for these services?
✅ Can you confirm that services provided by Seriously Nutritious LLC (NPI: 1801629787) and Tara Sabo, RD (NPI:1811262983) are covered and in network?
4️⃣ Write down the details they provide:
- Date and time of the call
- Name of the representative you spoke with
- Answers to each question
- Reference number for the call