Nutrition counseling cost in Little Rock, AR — inpatient
In Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $18.48 to $18.48, with a median of $18.48. Across Arkansas, the median is $39.37 at 17 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 Feb 28, 2026 and Feb 28, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center Little Rock, AR · (501) 552-3000 DIETARY CONSULT | $18.48 | $72.00 | — | 74% | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $18.48, median $18.48, highest $18.48.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 3 facilities here, median $26.40 — 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.