Nevada Medicaid MNT coverage: codes, limits and referrals
The short answerNevada Medicaid enrolls licensed registered dietitians (Provider Type 15) and lists 97802, 97803, 97804, G0270 and G0271. MNT is limited to diabetes, obesity, heart disease and hypertension, on a written order from a physician, PA or APRN. Limit: 4 hours in the first rolling year, 2 hours after.
By Javier Alvarez · Updated · 1 min read
1 row: Medicaid (by state) · Nevada. Public policy, not the member's benefits.
Nevada Medicaid
Medicaid (Provider Type 15, Registered Dietitians) · Nevada
| 97802 | Listed [1][2] |
|---|---|
| 97803 | Listed [1][2] |
| G0270 | Listed [1][2] |
| G0271 | Listed [1][2] |
| Diagnoses | Registered dietitian services are limited to MNT for management of nutrition related to diabetes, obesity, heart disease and hypertension. [1][2] |
| Other codes | 97804 (group, 30 minutes) and Q3014 (telehealth services) are also listed for Provider Type 15. [1] |
| Telehealth POS | Not published: call the payer. |
| Telehealth modifier | Not published: call the payer. |
| Telehealth rules | Q3014 (telehealth services) appears on the list of codes Provider Type 15 can bill. The documents do not give place of service or modifier rules. [1] |
| Visit limits | A combined four hours across the listed codes in the first rolling year and two hours in later rolling years, per recipient. MNT and DSMT on the same date of service are not covered. [1][2] |
| Referral and prior auth | Services must follow the written order of a physician, physician assistant or APRN, as part of an individualized treatment plan. [1][2] |
| Who can bill | An individual licensed and registered dietitian under NRS 640E.150, licensed by the Nevada State Board of Health, with a bachelor's degree or higher in human nutrition or equivalent. [2] |
| Also | These are a 2019 announcement and a 2018 training deck. Nevada's Medicaid Services Manual chapter 600 is the governing text and was not readable. Fee amounts were not found. [1][2] |
- Nevada Medicaid: Web Announcement 1849, Provider Type 15 (Registered Dietitians) procedure codes reminder (Feb. 27, 2019), checked October 30, 2026
- Nevada Medicaid: Registered Dietitian Provider Training (May 2, 2018), checked October 30, 2026
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