Nutrition counseling cost in Nebraska
In Nebraska, 16 hospitals publish a cash price for nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes: from $20.88 to $53.68, with a median of $35.86. The lowest price is at Nebraska Methodist Hospital (Omaha). The highest price is 2.6× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 97802. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$20.88Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Median$35.86half pay less
Highest$53.68in Nebraska
Lowest saves$14.98vs the median
Hospitals in Nebraska, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Methodist Hospital lowest Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA DM-Med Nutrition Therapy-Initial 15 min | $20.88 | $58.00 | Feb 14, 2026 source file |
| Methodist Fremont Health Fremont · Fremont, NE DM-Med Nutrition Therapy-Initial 15 min | $24.05 | $65.00 | Feb 16, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Plainview · Norfolk, NE HC MEDICL NUTRITION THERAPY IP | $32.76 | $39.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Memorial Hospital, Schuyler Schuyler · Columbus, NE HC MEDICL NUTRITION THERAPY IP | $33.15 | $39.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Papillion · Omaha, NE-IA HC MEDICL NUTRITION THERAPY IP | $34.86 | $83.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Creighton Health Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC MEDICL NUTRITION THERAPY IP | $34.86 | $83.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Alegent Health Immanuel Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC MEDICL NUTRITION THERAPY IP | $34.86 | $83.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| CHI Health Bergan Mercy Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA HC MEDICL NUTRITION THERAPY IP | $34.86 | $83.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Banner Ogallala Community Hospital Ogallala · Ogallala, NE MNT INITIAL ASSESS INDIVIDUAL 15MIN | $36.85 | $49.00 | Feb 12, 2026 source file |
| Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center Lincoln · Lincoln, NE HC MEDICL NUTRITION THERAPY IP | $41.50 | $83.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| St. Mary's Community Hospital Nebraska City · Nebraska City, NE HC MEDICL NUTRITION THERAPY OP | $48.14 | $58.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Saint Francis Medical Center Grand Island · Grand Island, NE HC MEDICL NUTRITION THERAPY IP | $51.92 | $88.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
| Bellevue Medical Center Bellevue · Omaha, NE-IA Therapy procedure for nutrition management, each 15 minutes | $52.00 | $80.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| Nebraska Medical Center Omaha · Omaha, NE-IA Therapy procedure for nutrition management, each 15 minutes | $52.00 | $80.00 | Aug 10, 2026 source file |
| York General Hospital York · York, NE Therapy procedure for nutrition management, each 15 minutes | $53.25 | $53.25 | Jul 22, 2026 source file |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Kearney · Kearney, NE HC MEDICL NUTRITION THERAPY IP | $53.68 | $88.00 | Feb 28, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | 7 | $20.88 | $34.86 |
| Columbus, NE | 1 | $33.15 | $33.15 |
| Fremont, NE | 1 | $24.05 | $24.05 |
| Grand Island, NE | 1 | $51.92 | $51.92 |
| Kearney, NE | 1 | $53.68 | $53.68 |
| Lincoln, NE | 1 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Nebraska City, NE | 1 | $48.14 | $48.14 |
| Norfolk, NE | 1 | $32.76 | $32.76 |
| Ogallala, NE | 1 | $36.85 | $36.85 |
| York, NE | 1 | $53.25 | $53.25 |
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.
Nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy), first visit, 15 minutes in other states
- Alabama$39.00
- Alaska$77.22
- Arizona$203.00
- Arkansas$44.14
- California$99.68
- Colorado$55.98
- Connecticut$78.00
- Delaware$57.12
- Florida$60.11
- Georgia$37.56
- Hawaii$42.00
- Idaho$89.00
- Illinois$46.00
- Indiana$34.20
- Iowa$44.20
- Kansas$45.50
- Kentucky$19.95
- Louisiana$20.90
- Maine$46.40
- Maryland$156.79
- Massachusetts$119.00
- Michigan$45.50
- Minnesota$63.20
- Mississippi$24.00
- Missouri$40.30
- Montana$48.51
- Nevada$36.52
- New Hampshire$57.75
- New Jersey$40.94
- New Mexico$72.40
- New York$56.95
- North Carolina$46.50
- North Dakota$84.10
- Ohio$65.25
- Oklahoma$45.60
- Oregon$71.89
- Pennsylvania$43.78
- Rhode Island$60.80
- South Carolina$54.00
- South Dakota$51.60
- Tennessee$23.00
- Texas$67.10
- Utah$60.83
- Vermont$65.50
- Virginia$27.75
- Washington$63.70
- West Virginia$42.00
- Wisconsin$57.50
- Wyoming$44.69
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.