HealthPartners MNT coverage: codes, limits and referrals
The short answerHealthPartners generally covers dietitian consultation for a medical need, with no prior authorization. The criteria list 97802, 97803, G0270, G0271 and S9470. Maintenance visits and weight reduction monitoring are not covered. Plan documents control.
By Javier Alvarez · Updated · 1 min read
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Dietitian consultation coverage criteria · MN, WI
| 97802 | Listed (listed for information only; does not guarantee coverage.) [1] |
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| 97803 | Listed (listed for information only; does not guarantee coverage.) [1] |
| G0270 | Listed (listed for information only; does not guarantee coverage.) [1] |
| G0271 | Listed (listed for information only; does not guarantee coverage.) [1] |
| Where it applies | Most, but not all, HealthPartners plans. The criteria do not apply to Medicare products. Revised 8/25/2025. [1] |
| Diagnoses | Covered indications: teaching diet modification for a newly diagnosed condition, chronic disease management, physician-directed weight management evaluations, and weight loss surgery before and after surgery. [1] |
| Other codes | S9470 (Nutritional counseling, dietitian visit) is also listed. [1] |
| Telehealth POS | Not published: call the payer. |
| Telehealth modifier | Not published: call the payer. |
| Visit limits | Not covered: maintenance consultation once the set goal is reached, and individual weight monitoring visits as part of weight reduction (except weight loss surgery patients). [1] |
| Referral and prior auth | Prior authorization is not required for dietitian consultation. Chronic disease counseling is covered when prescribed by a medical provider and provided by a registered dietitian. [1] |
| Who can bill | Provided by a Registered Dietitian or Licensed Nutritionist. [1] |
- HealthPartners: Dietitian consultation coverage criteria (revised 8/25/2025), checked October 30, 2026
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