Nutrition counseling cost in Emporia, VA — inpatient
In Emporia, VA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $23.70 to $23.70, with a median of $23.70. Across Virginia, the median is $27.75 at 32 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Southern Virginia Medical Center Emporia, VA · (434) 348-4400 HC Med Nut Therapy Ind Init 15 Min | $23.70 | $79.00 | — | 70% | — source file |
Inpatient: lowest $23.70, median $23.70, highest $23.70.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $23.70 — 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.