Guest guest Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Hi Britni, At my program we charge based on how many units I spend with them; 1 unit = $45 and 2 unit = $94. This would be for consults or supervised diets. We don’t currently bill for post-op visits because it’s part of the program, but I would be interested to see if anyone does and what CPT codes they use for this. The nutrition counseling component is just a crucial if not the most important part of their success. We are qualified medical professionals and our services should be seen as valuable. Do you have the support of your program on this? Abby Herrick, RD, LD, cPT MyNewSelf Bariatrics Program Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator (314) 966-9645 abby.herrick@... www.mynewselfbariatrics.com Be the change you wish to see in the world ~Gandhi From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of sprinta2004 Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:30 AM Subject: Nutrition Fee Visit I am interested to see how other programs deal with the cost for nutrition visits. My program currently charges $50 for each nutrition visit. So if they require 3 or 6 months SWL these are the cost of each visit. I also do a separate class from that. Many patients complain about the cost of the visit, saying they can't afford it. I wanted to see what other programs do and if they charge no fee how do they justify that and does it effect the RD's salary or need at the program? If you are working in the MD, VA, DC area I would be very interested in what your program does. I want patients to see the importance of nutrition but at the same time I want them to have access to our services and maybe I could use these responses as justification of maybe a change in policy/procedure. Any responses are very appreciated. Britni Sullivan, RD, LD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 How much time is a unit? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Herrick, Abby Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:34 AM Subject: RE: Nutrition Fee Visit Hi Britni, At my program we charge based on how many units I spend with them; 1 unit = $45 and 2 unit = $94. This would be for consults or supervised diets. We don’t currently bill for post-op visits because it’s part of the program, but I would be interested to see if anyone does and what CPT codes they use for this. The nutrition counseling component is just a crucial if not the most important part of their success. We are qualified medical professionals and our services should be seen as valuable. Do you have the support of your program on this? Abby Herrick, RD, LD, cPT MyNewSelf Bariatrics Program Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator (314) 966-9645 abby.herrick@... www.mynewselfbariatrics.com Be the change you wish to see in the world ~Gandhi From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of sprinta2004 Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:30 AM Subject: Nutrition Fee Visit I am interested to see how other programs deal with the cost for nutrition visits. My program currently charges $50 for each nutrition visit. So if they require 3 or 6 months SWL these are the cost of each visit. I also do a separate class from that. Many patients complain about the cost of the visit, saying they can't afford it. I wanted to see what other programs do and if they charge no fee how do they justify that and does it effect the RD's salary or need at the program? If you are working in the MD, VA, DC area I would be very interested in what your program does. I want patients to see the importance of nutrition but at the same time I want them to have access to our services and maybe I could use these responses as justification of maybe a change in policy/procedure. Any responses are very appreciated. Britni Sullivan, RD, LD mg.slrmc.org made the following annotations---------------------------------------------------------------------"This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential or privileged, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by error, please notify us immediately and destroy the related message." --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 We bill $100.00 for a class, $125.00 for a 1:1 consultation. After the initial education its $15.00 per 15 minute increments. I will do wt checks for free - where they come in briefly to step on our scale to keep some accountability. I always believe they should be charged to use your time and knowledge. Every profession charges for their time. From: sprinta2004 <bspruill@...>Subject: Nutrition Fee Visit Date: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 10:30 AM I am interested to see how other programs deal with the cost for nutrition visits.My program currently charges $50 for each nutrition visit. So if they require 3 or 6 months SWL these are the cost of each visit. I also do a separate class from that. Many patients complain about the cost of the visit, saying they can't afford it. I wanted to see what other programs do and if they charge no fee how do they justify that and does it effect the RD's salary or need at the program? If you are working in the MD, VA, DC area I would be very interested in what your program does.I want patients to see the importance of nutrition but at the same time I want them to have access to our services and maybe I could use these responses as justification of maybe a change in policy/procedure.Any responses are very appreciated.Britni Sullivan, RD, LD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Sorry……….1 unit – 8-22 min / 2 units – 23-37 Abby Herrick, RD, LD, cPT MyNewSelf Bariatrics Program Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator (314) 966-9645 abby.herrick@... www.mynewselfbariatrics.com Be the change you wish to see in the world ~Gandhi From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Steiner, Judy (Boise) Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 11:52 AM Subject: RE: Nutrition Fee Visit How much time is a unit? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Herrick, Abby Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:34 AM Subject: RE: Nutrition Fee Visit Hi Britni, At my program we charge based on how many units I spend with them; 1 unit = $45 and 2 unit = $94. This would be for consults or supervised diets. We don’t currently bill for post-op visits because it’s part of the program, but I would be interested to see if anyone does and what CPT codes they use for this. The nutrition counseling component is just a crucial if not the most important part of their success. We are qualified medical professionals and our services should be seen as valuable. Do you have the support of your program on this? Abby Herrick, RD, LD, cPT MyNewSelf Bariatrics Program Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator (314) 966-9645 abby.herrick@... www.mynewselfbariatrics.com Be the change you wish to see in the world ~Gandhi From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of sprinta2004 Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:30 AM Subject: Nutrition Fee Visit I am interested to see how other programs deal with the cost for nutrition visits. My program currently charges $50 for each nutrition visit. So if they require 3 or 6 months SWL these are the cost of each visit. I also do a separate class from that. Many patients complain about the cost of the visit, saying they can't afford it. I wanted to see what other programs do and if they charge no fee how do they justify that and does it effect the RD's salary or need at the program? If you are working in the MD, VA, DC area I would be very interested in what your program does. I want patients to see the importance of nutrition but at the same time I want them to have access to our services and maybe I could use these responses as justification of maybe a change in policy/procedure. Any responses are very appreciated. Britni Sullivan, RD, LD mg.slrmc.org made the following annotations --------------------------------------------------------------------- " This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential or privileged, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by error, please notify us immediately and destroy the related message. " --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Thanks! From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Herrick, Abby Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 11:38 AM Subject: RE: Nutrition Fee Visit Sorry……….1 unit – 8-22 min / 2 units – 23-37 Abby Herrick, RD, LD, cPT MyNewSelf Bariatrics Program Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator (314) 966-9645 abby.herrick@... www.mynewselfbariatrics.com Be the change you wish to see in the world ~Gandhi From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Steiner, Judy (Boise) Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 11:52 AM Subject: RE: Nutrition Fee Visit How much time is a unit? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Herrick, Abby Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:34 AM Subject: RE: Nutrition Fee Visit Hi Britni, At my program we charge based on how many units I spend with them; 1 unit = $45 and 2 unit = $94. This would be for consults or supervised diets. We don’t currently bill for post-op visits because it’s part of the program, but I would be interested to see if anyone does and what CPT codes they use for this. The nutrition counseling component is just a crucial if not the most important part of their success. We are qualified medical professionals and our services should be seen as valuable. Do you have the support of your program on this? Abby Herrick, RD, LD, cPT MyNewSelf Bariatrics Program Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator (314) 966-9645 abby.herrick@... www.mynewselfbariatrics.com Be the change you wish to see in the world ~Gandhi From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of sprinta2004 Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:30 AM Subject: Nutrition Fee Visit I am interested to see how other programs deal with the cost for nutrition visits. My program currently charges $50 for each nutrition visit. So if they require 3 or 6 months SWL these are the cost of each visit. I also do a separate class from that. Many patients complain about the cost of the visit, saying they can't afford it. I wanted to see what other programs do and if they charge no fee how do they justify that and does it effect the RD's salary or need at the program? If you are working in the MD, VA, DC area I would be very interested in what your program does. I want patients to see the importance of nutrition but at the same time I want them to have access to our services and maybe I could use these responses as justification of maybe a change in policy/procedure. Any responses are very appreciated. Britni Sullivan, RD, LD mg.slrmc.org made the following annotations --------------------------------------------------------------------- " This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential or privileged, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by error, please notify us immediately and destroy the related message. " --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 Hi, Here in India, and am a part of the best Private hospilal in Delhi, we donot charge any amount from the patients as it is part of the package. But I do definately feel that nutrition consultation should be done on chargable basis as it is one of the integral part of the managent of Bariatric patients. We spent 25-30mins per session with patients. Ritika Samaddar, RD Chief Dietician, Max Healthcare New Delhi India From: Steiner, Judy (Boise) <steinerj@...>Subject: RE: Nutrition Fee Visit" " < >Date: Friday, 27 April, 2012, 1:30 AM Thanks! From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Herrick, AbbySent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 11:38 AM Subject: RE: Nutrition Fee Visit Sorry……….1 unit – 8-22 min / 2 units – 23-37 Abby Herrick, RD, LD, cPT MyNewSelf Bariatrics Program Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator (314) 966-9645 abby.herrick@... www.mynewselfbariatrics.com Be the change you wish to see in the world ~Gandhi From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Steiner, Judy (Boise)Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 11:52 AM Subject: RE: Nutrition Fee Visit How much time is a unit? From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Herrick, AbbySent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:34 AM Subject: RE: Nutrition Fee Visit Hi Britni, At my program we charge based on how many units I spend with them; 1 unit = $45 and 2 unit = $94. This would be for consults or supervised diets. We don’t currently bill for post-op visits because it’s part of the program, but I would be interested to see if anyone does and what CPT codes they use for this. The nutrition counseling component is just a crucial if not the most important part of their success. We are qualified medical professionals and our services should be seen as valuable. Do you have the support of your program on this? Abby Herrick, RD, LD, cPT MyNewSelf Bariatrics Program Dietitian and Wellness Coordinator (314) 966-9645 abby.herrick@... www.mynewselfbariatrics.com Be the change you wish to see in the world ~Gandhi From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of sprinta2004Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:30 AM Subject: Nutrition Fee Visit I am interested to see how other programs deal with the cost for nutrition visits.My program currently charges $50 for each nutrition visit. So if they require 3 or 6 months SWL these are the cost of each visit. I also do a separate class from that. Many patients complain about the cost of the visit, saying they can't afford it. I wanted to see what other programs do and if they charge no fee how do they justify that and does it effect the RD's salary or need at the program? If you are working in the MD, VA, DC area I would be very interested in what your program does.I want patients to see the importance of nutrition but at the same time I want them to have access to our services and maybe I could use these responses as justification of maybe a change in policy/procedure.Any responses are very appreciated.Britni Sullivan, RD, LD mg.slrmc.org made the following annotations---------------------------------------------------------------------"This message is intended for the use of the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is confidential or privileged, the disclosure of which is governed by applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message by error, please notify us immediately and destroy the related message." --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.