MNT billings by doctors not legal even when reassigned, CMS says

Article Overview

This piece covers CMS guidance on Medicare billing for medical nutrition therapy (MNT), including who may bill, how reassignment of billing rights is treated, and why physician billing arrangements are not allowed in the circumstances discussed. It is relevant for providers, billing staff, compliance teams, and anyone handling Medicare nutrition therapy claims. The article focuses on CMS statements, provider eligibility, and general Medicare payment rules rather than detailed coding mechanics.