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West Virginia Medicaid MNT coverage: codes

The short answerWest Virginia's RBRVS fee schedule (rates effective 4/1/26 to 3/31/27) marks 97802 and 97803 Active: 97802 pays $24.89 non-facility and 97803 $21.47. 97804, G0270, G0271 and S9470 are Not Covered. BMS says a listing does not guarantee coverage, so check the provider manual.

1 row: Medicaid (by state) · West Virginia. Public policy, not the member's benefits.

West Virginia Medicaid

Medicaid (BMS RBRVS fee schedule, 4/1/26 to 3/31/27) · West Virginia

97802Listed (status A (Active). $24.89 non-facility, $18.30 facility.) [1]
97803Listed (status A (Active). $21.47 non-facility, $15.13 facility.) [1]
G0270Not listed (marked Not Covered.) [1]
G0271Not listed (marked Not Covered.) [1]
Where it appliesPhysician's RBRVS fee schedule, rates effective 04/01/26 to 03/31/27 (revised 10/01/26 per the BMS page). [1][2]
DiagnosesNot published: call the payer.
Other codes97804 (group), G0270, G0271 and S9470 are marked Not Covered. [1]
Telehealth POSNot published: call the payer.
Telehealth modifierNot published: call the payer.
Visit limitsNot published: call the payer.
Referral and prior authNot published: call the payer.
Payment97802: $24.89 non-facility, $18.30 facility. 97803: $21.47 non-facility, $15.13 facility. [1]
AlsoBMS disclaimer: the absence or presence of a reimbursement code and its allowance does not guarantee Medicaid coverage; check the provider manual. [2]
  1. West Virginia BMS: Physician's RBRVS Fee Schedule, rates effective 4/1/26 to 3/31/27 (Excel), checked October 30, 2026
  2. West Virginia BMS: Physician's Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) Fee Schedules page, checked October 30, 2026

Check a Medicaid claim against the row

Before a West Virginia Medicaid claim goes out, compare it with the row above: the code is one the policy lists, the place of service and modifier match for a video visit, and the units fit the limit. Change the filters to compare Medicaid with another payer, then download the PDF of what you see.

Sources

  1. West Virginia BMS: Physician's RBRVS Fee Schedule, rates effective 4/1/26 to 3/31/27 (Excel)
  2. West Virginia BMS: Physician's Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) Fee Schedules page

Sources checked . Payer rules change; verify the member's benefits.

Frequently asked questions

Does West Virginia Medicaid cover 97802 and 97803 for a dietitian?

Yes, its public policy lists both. 97802 and 97803 are listed. G0270 and G0271 are not listed (marked Not Covered.). The member's plan still decides coverage, visits and cost sharing, so verify benefits before the first visit.

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