Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy is an essential component of comprehensive health care services. Individuals with a variety of conditions and illnesses can improve their health and quality of life by receiving medical nutrition therapy. MNT can increase consumer's health and well-being, and increase productivity and satisfaction levels through decreased doctor visits, hospitalizations and reduced prescription drug use.

The following information and resources can increase ADA members' understanding and skills for MNT reimbursement and coverage. Dietetics professionals can influence coverage patterns and persuade consumers, insurers, employers, physicians and other health care professionals' that MNT works.

Medicare Reform Act Provisions Impacting MNT 
ADA was successful in getting two new provisions in HR 1 that significantly expanded the MNT benefit. HR 1 passed the Congress and was signed into law by President Bush on December 8, 2003.

Medicare MNT

Medicare MNT

January 1, 2002 Medical Nutrition Therapy became a distinct Medicare Part B benefit covering MNT services when provided by registered dietitians and nutrition professionals to Medicare part B beneficiaries with diabetes or renal disease. Review this section on Medicare enrollment, proper billing and compliance, nationwide training conferences, and official government documents, which can assist you to successfully implement the benefit in your practice setting.

Medicare MNT Utilization Data site is under construction — data coming soon!