decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 11 (November)
Nutrition Services / Professional standards for dietitians and nutritionists
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Article Overview
This article covers Medicare Part B policy for medical nutrition therapy and the professional standards that determine who may furnish those services. It is relevant to dietitians, nutrition professionals, billing staff, and compliance teams that need to understand eligibility, education, supervised practice, and state licensure or certification requirements. The guidance also references Medicare specialty coding and the role of the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Why This Topic Matters
Eligibility and credentialing rules affect whether nutrition therapy services meet Medicare coverage requirements and whether claims are properly supported by the furnishing professional’s qualifications.
What You Will Learn
- The Medicare Part B framework for medical nutrition therapy coverage
- The professional qualifications associated with dietitian and nutrition professional status
- How education, supervised practice, and state credentialing factors are addressed
- The role of recognized dietetic registration bodies in states without licensure or certification
Who Should Read This
- Registered dietitians
- Nutrition professionals
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance teams
- Healthcare administrators
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