Nutrition counseling cost in York, NE
In York, NE, 1 hospital lists a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes: from $53.25 to $53.25, with a median of $53.25. Across Nebraska, the median is $35.86 at 16 hospitals.
Cash prices at 1 facility for code 97802, as an outpatient — the setting a self-pay patient normally buys. Collected Sep 22, 2026; the hospital files themselves were last updated between Jul 22, 2026 and Jul 22, 2026.
Hospitals, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | Insurers pay | Off list | File date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York General Hospital York, NE · (402) 362-6671 Therapy procedure for nutrition management, each 15 minutes | $53.25 | $53.25 | $22.37–$50.59 | — | Jul 22, 2026 source file |
Outpatient: lowest $53.25, median $53.25, highest $53.25.
Cash or insurance?
At the one hospital here that publishes insurer rates for this code, the cash price is not below the highest rate a health plan has negotiated. If you have insurance but have not met your deductible, you usually pay your plan's negotiated rate, which falls somewhere in the "Insurers pay" column. Paying cash can cost less, but a cash payment usually does not count toward your deductible. Ask the hospital for both numbers before you book.
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.