We Are In Network With

Premera Blue Cross logo with black text and a blue cross symbol
LifeWise logo featuring a stylized green figure with an open arm shape next to the word 'LifeWise'.

We are in-network with the following insurance companies:

  • Premera

  • Lifewise

  • Aetna

The majority of our clients using insurance pay $0 for nutrition counseling!

For all other insurance companies: many insurance plans accept out-of-network providers and will reimburse a portion of nutrition counseling services. We can provide you with a monthly statement that you can submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. 

Rates

If you are using in-network insurance, the rate is determined by your insurance company. After reviewing the claim, they will send both you & us an "Explanation of Benefits" which tells us how much, if any, of the fee is your responsibility.

If paying at the time of service and not using in-network insurance, our rates are: 

  • Initial Appointment, 85 minutes:   $260
    With proof of active Medicaid enrollment:  $180

  • Follow-Up Nutrition Counseling, 55 minutes:   $160
    With proof of active Medicaid enrollment:   $110

No Show & Late Cancellation ( less than 24 hours notice) Fee:  $100
For late cancellations only, we will waive the fee if we are able to reschedule you for the same Mon-Fri week and you complete that appointment.

Verifying Your Insurance Benefits

To learn about your coverage, call the phone number on the back of your insurance card and ask to speak with a representative. The information below will walk you through the steps to take to learn about your insurance coverage for nutrition counseling.

  • Do I have insurance coverage for medical nutrition therapy or nutritional counseling? Or some companies search by the CPT billing codes 97802 and 97803.

  • Are these services covered under preventive services? This means it is usually not subject to the deductible.

  • Is Bellingham Family Nutrition In-Network for my plan? If not, what is my Out-of-Network coverage?

  • Do I need a Primary Care Physician referral or pre-authorization for insurance to cover my visits? (Most do not require this)

  • Do only certain diagnoses qualify for coverage? Does it cover Z71.3? (This is our most common billing/ICD-10 code. They might give you ICD-10 codes -please write these down to let us know.)

  • Are my visits subject to the deductible? If yes, how much do I need to fulfill before my insurance will begin covering sessions?

  • Do I have a co-pay and/or coinsurance? If so, how much per visit?

  • How many nutrition sessions do I get per year, or per lifetime?

Still have questions? Please reach out to us at carly@bellinghamfamilynutrition.com or 360-230-6381 and we’re happy to help!

Good Faith Estimate

As of January 1, 2022, all healthcare providers are required to provide estimates for the costs of your care. You are entitled to receive a copy of your Good Faith Estimate (GFE) when you schedule an appointment, and/or upon request. The GFE shows the cost of items and services that are reasonably expected for your healthcare needs and treatment. This protects you from balance billing and other unexpected charges. Bellingham Family Nutrition provides you with a GFE upon scheduling and/or upon your request. This Good Faith Estimate does not include unexpected costs that could arise during treatment. Unexpected costs may include fees for outside referrals, late cancellation and/or no-show fees, etc. The GFE supplied by our office covers the providers at Bellingham Family Nutrition PLLC.

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We offer both telehealth and in-person appointments with daytime and evening availability.