BCBS of Rhode Island MNT coverage: codes and who can bill
The short answerBCBSRI covers nutritional counseling and MNT when a registered dietitian or nutritionist provides it, for Medicare Advantage and commercial products. It lists 97802, 97803, G0270 and G0271, requires no prior authorization, and denies S9470 and S9452 as use alternate codes.
By Javier Alvarez · Updated · 1 min read
1 row: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Public policy, not the member's benefits.
BCBS of Rhode Island
Payment Policy: Nutritional Counseling/Medical Nutritional Therapy · Rhode Island
| 97802 | Listed [1] |
|---|---|
| 97803 | Listed [1] |
| G0270 | Listed [1] |
| G0271 | Listed [1] |
| Where it applies | Medicare Advantage Plans and Commercial Products. Policy last reviewed 4/1/2026. Benefits may vary between groups and contracts. [1] |
| Diagnoses | Not published: call the payer. |
| Other codes | 97804 is listed as covered. S9452 and S9470 deny as use alternate codes. [1] |
| Telehealth POS | Not published: call the payer. |
| Telehealth modifier | Not published: call the payer. |
| Visit limits | Not published: call the payer. |
| Referral and prior auth | Not published: call the payer. |
| Who can bill | The listed codes are covered only when services are provided by a Registered Dietician/Nutritionist. [1] |
| Payment | Prior authorization review is not required. [1] |
| Also | Claims must be filed with one of the CPT or G codes in the policy. Benefits vary, so providers should check the member's Evidence of Coverage or Subscriber Agreement. [1] |
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