Sessions & Services

Self-pay and Insurance-pay options are available

A credit/debit card on file is required to secure all appointments.

Insurance

Most health insurance plans cover nutrition visits with us, often at NO COST to you. Just follow steps below to get started! Click the button to learn how this process works in the next section.

Self-Pay

No insurance? Are we not providers for your insurance company? Do your benefits not cover nutrition counseling? No problem! We have several options including accepting credit/debit cards, FSA/HSA payment forms, and providing a receipt to submit to your insurance for reimbursement. Click the button to view specifics at the bottom of this page.

Using insurance? Here’s How It Works:

Discovery Call

FREE 15-Minute Consultation Call

In this free, 15-minute phone call, we will discuss your health needs, goals, and more.

This call helps us understand if we can help you reach your health goals before you commit to booking a session with us.

You’ll also learn more about our approach when working with clients so you can feel confident we’re a good fit for you!

Verify Insurance

Finding out if your insurance plan covers Nutrition Counseling

There are two types of nutrition coverage with an insurance policy:

  1. Preventative Nutrition Counseling
  2. Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT).

Your plan may include one both. Follow these easy steps in the drop-down bar below to see if you have coverage.

 

Start Here: How to Verify Your Insurance Benefits

Nebraska Nutrition Services currently accepts:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Midland’s Choice
  • Cigna
  • Medicare

We are in the process of becoming a provider with other insurance companies.

Reference information:

  • Angelina Stovall-Amos (Individual NPI):1679089502
  • Amy Harshman (Individual NPI): 1508491911

Steps to verify your insurance benefits:

*Call the # on the back of your insurance card and say ‘inquiring about benefits’.*

Tell the representative you are calling to verify nutrition counseling/medical nutrition therapy benefits.

Write down the following:

  • Date of Verification Call:
  • Time:
  • Representative:
  • Policy type:
  • Benefits Period:

 Ask the following:

  • Does this policy have Nutrition Counseling or Medical Nutrition Therapy Benefits? (C.P.T. codes 97802, 97803, and 97804):
    • If not, what about CPT codes 99401-99404?:
  • Are there any diagnosis (ICD-10 code) exclusions?
    • Is dietary surveillance covered, ICD-10 code Z71.3 (prevention nutrition counseling)?
  • Are benefits covered for both in-network AND out-of-network dietitians?
    • If only ‘in-network’ coverage, is there is partial coverage for out-of-network dietitians.
  • Does a deductible, co-pay, or co-insurance apply?
  • Can nutrition counseling sessions be covered through telehealth visits?
    • If so, is there a copay/coinsurance that applies?
  • Is there any limit to the # of visits per calendar year?
  • Is there any limit to the # of units per visit?
  • Is a Physician referral needed?
  • Ask for and write down the “Call Reference Number”.

Congratulations! You’re done verifying your own benefits!

Keep a copy of these verification answers to give to the dietitian you want to work with on our team.

Please understand a verification call does not guarantee payment coverage. You will be liable for any expense that may occur (including deductible, co-pays, co-insurance, or session fees).

Have questions? Send us a message on our contact page or call us at (402) 413-8932.

Have coverage? Go ahead and book an initial visit or a free discovery call!

Medicare

Medicare covers Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) ONLY if you have diabetes and/or kidney disease. Your doctor (MD) must refer you for this service (see our referral form tab that you can provide them with or ask us to fax it to them). Your doctor MUST check one of the diagnoses codes listed on the nutrition referral form and sign it for Medicare to cover services. Your doctor needs to refer you for this service to be covered by Medicare.

You may have an extended plan that allows for additional nutrition counseling services to be covered, as well. If you are not sure, reach out to us and we’ll be happy to help you!

For more information about diabetes and medical nutrition therapy Visit Medicare.gov/publications to view the booklet “Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies & Services.” You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

Ask your primary doctor to...

Fax your most recent chart note

Most insurance plans have preventive health benefits through the Affordable Care Act if you have qualifying diagnoses. This can allow you to see us with no co-pay, deductible, or co-insurance. Ask your doctor’s office to fax us your most recent chart note and labs to Amy or Angelina (Nebraska Nutrition Services) at 402-413-0705. If you have any questions or have not seen a doctor in a long time, no problem! We will ask you some questions to determine if you have qualifying indicators for preventive coverage.

Initial Visit

60-75 min | Billed to Verified Insurance

  • Discuss what worked/didn’t work in the past
  • Review any current/past medical conditions
  • Nutrition, symptom, and lifestyle assessment
  • Nutrition-focused lab review
  • Drug-nutrient interaction assessment
  • Personalized plan + goal setting

Follow-Up Visits

30-60 min | Billed to Verified Insurance

  • Must have been seen by one of our providers in the last three months; otherwise, please book an initial visit
  • Nutrition, symptom and lifestyle progress review
  • Review personalized plan and update next goal or task to do before next session
  • Handouts as needed

We will confirm your appointment within 24 hours via email + send online forms to complete 48 hours before your initial session. Failing to complete the forms will result in canceling your appointment. Remember to check your spam just in case!

Cancellation Policy: At least 24 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Your card may be charged a $40 fee in case of late cancellation or no show.

Pediatric Clients:  If making an appointment for your child, please schedule it in his/her name (not your own).​ We can only bill insurance if the child is in attendance.

All rates listed here are subject to change without notice. Current clients will be provided 30 days notice should we determine the need to adjust our rates in the future.

**Please note:  Most insurance plans approve telehealth coverage due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We strive to offer the same level of service through our HIPAA-compliant video platform. We provide the same education, support, and motivation needed to assist you in reaching your health goals! 

Using self-pay? Here’s How It Works:

Discovery Call

FREE 15-Minute Consultation Call

In this free, 15-minute phone call, we will discuss your health needs, goals, and more.

This call helps us understand if we can help you reach your health goals before you commit to booking a session with us.

You’ll also learn more about our approach when working with clients so you can feel confident we’re a good fit for you!

Initial Visit

60-75min | $150 charged at time of booking

  • Discuss what worked/didn’t work in the past
  • Review any current/past medical conditions
  • Nutrition, symptom, and lifestyle assessment
  • Nutrition-focused lab review
  • Drug-nutrient interaction assessment
  • Personalized plan + goal setting
.

Follow-up appointments

45-60min | $80 charged at time of booking

  • Accountability through weekly check-ins and goal setting
  • Food/Mood journaling using our app or paper
  • Access to meal planner and suggested recipes
  • Communication between sessions using app
  • Discounts on recommended supplements
  • Handouts and guides

We will confirm your appointment within 24 hours via email + send online forms to complete 48 hours before your initial session. Failing to complete the forms will result in canceling your appointment. Remember to check your spam just in case!

Cancellation Policy: At least 24 hours notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Your card may be charged a $40 fee in case of late cancellation or no show.

Pediatric Clients:  If making an appointment for your child, please schedule it in his/her name (not your own).​ We can only bill insurance if the child is in attendance.

All rates listed here are subject to change without notice. Current clients will be provided 30 days notice should we determine the need to adjust our rates in the future.

**Please note: We offer telehealth sessions, too! We strive to offer the same level of service through our HIPAA-compliant video platform. We provide the same education, support, and motivation needed to assist you in reaching your health goals! 

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