Nutrition counseling cost in Columbus, NC — inpatient
In Columbus, NC, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $90.93 to $90.93, with a median of $90.93. Across North Carolina, the median is $46.50 at 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Polk Columbus, NC · (828) 894-3311 HC MED NUTR THER, 1ST, INDIV, EA 15 MIN | $90.93 | $90.93 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $90.93, median $90.93, highest $90.93.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $90.93 — 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.