Nutrition counseling cost in Missoula, MT — inpatient
In Missoula, MT, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $36.80 to $36.80, with a median of $36.80. Across Montana, the median is $48.51 at 8 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 97802, as an inpatient (admitted to hospital) . Collected Sep 23, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Patrick Hospital Missoula, MT · (406) 543-7271 HC MEDICAL NUTRITION INDIV INITIAL THERAPY EA 15 MIN CDM | $36.80 | $46.00 | — | 20% | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $36.80, median $36.80, highest $36.80.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $36.80 — 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.