Nutrition counseling cost in Joplin, MO — inpatient
In Joplin, MO-KS, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $28.98 to $28.98, with a median of $28.98. Across Missouri, the median is $40.30 at 27 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 97802, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 25, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Sep 1, 2026 and Sep 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West Joplin, MO · (417) 347-1111 MNT INITIAL ASSESSMENT(15MINS) | $28.98 | $72.45 | — | 60% | Sep 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $28.98, median $28.98, highest $28.98.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 5 facilities here, median $44.20 — 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.