Nutrition counseling cost in Glendale, CA — inpatient
In Glendale, CA, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes as an inpatient: from $196.25 to $196.25, with a median of $196.25. Across California, the median is $99.68 at 78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USC Verdugo Hills Hospital Glendale, CA · (818) 790-7100 Medical Nutrition Assmt+Ivntj Indiv Each 15 Mi | $196.25 | $196.25 | — | — | Apr 1, 2026 source file |
Inpatient: lowest $196.25, median $196.25, highest $196.25.
As an outpatient, the same code is billed by 1 facility here, median $196.25 — 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.