Nutrition counseling cost in Lewiston, ME — inpatient
In Lewiston-Auburn, ME, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $47.12 to $47.12, with a median of $47.12. Across Maine, the median is $46.40 at 20 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 97802, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Regional Medical Center Lewiston, ME · (207) 777-8100 HC MED NUT THERAPY IND INIT 15 MIN | $47.12 | $124.00 | — | 62% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $47.12, median $47.12, highest $47.12.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $36.06 — 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.