American Diabetes Association; 4. Lifestyle Management. Diabetes Care 1 January 2017; 40 (Supplement_1): S33–S43. https://doi.org/10.2337/dc17-S007
Six Lifestyle management fundamental aspect of diabetes care include:
- diabetes self-management education (DSME),
- diabetes self-management support (DSMS),
- nutrition therapy,
- physical activity,
- smoking cessation counseling,
- and psychosocial care.
Reimbursement
Medicare reimburses DSME and DSMS, when provided by a program that meets the national standards (2) and is recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) or other approval bodies. DSME is also covered by most health insurance plans. DSMS has been shown to be instrumental for improving outcomes when it follows the completion of a DSME program. DSME and DSMS are frequently reimbursed when performed in person. However, although DSME and DSMS can also be provided via phone calls and telehealth, these remote versions may not always be reimbursed.
Questions
How to claim insurance reimbursement for patients about nutrition therapy
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NUTRITION THERAPY
All individuals with diabetes should receive individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT), preferably provided by a registered dietitian who is knowledgeable and skilled in providing diabetes-specific MNT