Nutrition counseling cost in Paducah, KY — inpatient
In Paducah, KY-IL, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $87.60 to $87.60, with a median of $87.60. Across Kentucky, the median is $19.95 at 14 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 — and —.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital Paducah, KY · (270) 444-2444 HC Med Nut Therapy Ind Init 15 Min | $87.60 | $146.00 | — | 40% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $87.60, median $87.60, highest $87.60.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 2 facilities here, median $53.25 — 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.