Nutrition counseling cost in Columbia, SC — inpatient
In Columbia, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $72.00 to $72.00, with a median of $72.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $53.65 at 27 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 97802, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Medical Center West Columbia, SC · (803) 791-2000 Hc Med Nutrit Tx Init Per 15 Min | $72.00 | $72.00 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $72.00, median $72.00, highest $72.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $72.00 — that is the price to compare if you are not being admitted.
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.