Nutrition counseling cost in Orangeburg, SC — inpatient
In Orangeburg, SC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $39.00 to $39.00, with a median of $39.00. Across South Carolina, the median is $54.00 at 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University Hospital Authority Orangeburg, SC HB MNT/1ST ASSESS; PER 15 MIN | $39.00 | $78.00 | — | 50% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $39.00, median $39.00, highest $39.00.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $39.00 — 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.