Nutrition counseling cost in Lima, OH — inpatient
In Lima, OH, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $47.70 to $47.70, with a median of $47.70. Across Ohio, the median is $65.25 at 72 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 Apr 1, 2026 and Apr 1, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Memorial Health System Lima, OH · (419) 998-4731 Medical Nutrition Indiv In | $47.70 | $53.00 | — | 10% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $47.70, median $47.70, highest $47.70.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $47.70 — 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.