Medicare: Dietitians may not bill MNT services ‘incident to’ a physician

Article Overview

This Medicare-focused article addresses whether dietitians and certified nutritionists can bill services incident to a physician in a practice setting and what Medicare requires for medical nutrition therapy claims. It is relevant to billing staff, compliance teams, dietitians, nutrition professionals, and physician practices that furnish preventive and nutrition-related services. The discussion centers on Medicare policy, billing responsibility, employer reassignment, and where to look for official guidance.