Medical nutrition therapy
Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is an evidence-based dietary intervention to treat chronic health conditions by using an individually tailored nutrition plan provided by a registered dietician (RD) or qualified nutritional professional.
Medicare beneficiaries are eligible for MNT services if they have one or more of the following conditions:
- Diabetes
- Chronic kidney disease
- Have had a kidney transplant within the last 36 months
The MNT benefit provides coverage for:
- Three hours of one-on-one services for the first year and;
- Two hours for each subsequent year
- Hours are based on the calendar year and cannot be carried over from year to year
Before receiving MNT services, there must be a referral on file from the treating physician. A new referral is required each calendar year.
If you have any additional questions, please contact Salma Tahir, 646-895-4038, or Claire Niles, 860-271-4382, physician revenue compliance auditors, at the Office of Privacy and Corporate Compliance.
