Nutrition counseling cost in Athens, OH
In Athens, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes: from $33.15 to $33.15, with a median of $33.15. Across Ohio, the median is $65.25 at 72 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 97802, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 23, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OhioHealth O'bleness Hospital Athens, OH · (740) 593-5551 Hc Medical Nutrition Assess Indiv Initial Ea 15 Min | $33.15 | $51.00 | — | 35% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $33.15, median $33.15, highest $33.15.
As an inpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $33.15. Inpatient and outpatient prices are not comparable and are kept on separate pages: the inpatient charge covers admission, not the same purchase.
What it is
Medical nutrition therapy is counseling by a registered dietitian for conditions such as diabetes and kidney disease.
What the price covers
The price is for one 15-minute unit; a session usually includes several units and codes.