Understanding CPT Codes 90705 & 90710: Medical Nutrition Therapy

90705: Medical Nutrition Therapy Individual

Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a nutrition intervention provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) to address a medical condition or disease. It involves assessing the patient's nutritional status, developing and implementing a nutrition plan, and monitoring the patient's progress.

90710: Medical Nutrition Therapy Group

MNT group is similar to individual MNT, but it is provided to a group of patients with similar medical conditions or diseases. The RDN leads the group and provides nutrition education, support, and guidance.

CPT Codes 90705 and 90710 are used to bill for MNT services provided by RDNs. The codes are specific to the type of MNT service provided (individual or group) and the duration of the service (30 minutes, 60 minutes, or 90 minutes).

Reimbursement for MNT services varies depending on the payer. Some payers, such as Medicare, require a physician referral for MNT services. Other payers may reimburse for MNT services without a referral.

It is important to check with the payer before providing MNT services to ensure that the services will be reimbursed.

Here are some additional details about CPT codes 90705 and 90710:

* CPT code 90705 is used to bill for individual MNT services that last 30 minutes. The code includes an assessment of the patient's nutritional status, development of a nutrition plan, and monitoring of the patient's progress.

* CPT code 90710 is used to bill for group MNT services that last 30 minutes. The code includes nutrition education, support, and guidance for a group of patients with similar medical conditions or diseases.

* CPT codes 90705 and 90710 can be billed for multiple sessions. The number of sessions that can be billed depends on the patient's condition and the payer's guidelines.

* CPT codes 90705 and 90710 can be billed with other medical codes. For example, an RDN may bill CPT code 90705 for individual MNT services and CPT code 99214 for an office visit.

RDNs should be aware of the CPT codes for MNT services and the payer's guidelines for reimbursement. This will ensure that they are able to bill for their services accurately and receive appropriate reimbursement.