The complete nutrition analysis at CDA Spine includes an evaluation of your three day food intake log into calories and macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, fat), how it compares to your RMR and activity level (calorie needs and macronutrient requirements), and menu suggestions to achieve your appropriate diet.
The complete package cost is $220. This price includes the RMR procedure, the three day food intake analysis and optimization, and a personal consultation with Kristi Flicker, RD, LD to review the recommendations.
A la carte pricing:
RMR $125.00
Nutrition consultation $70 per 30 minutes
Payment, or insurance coverage confirmation is expected at the time of service. Your health insurance may cover all or part of the RMR procedure and the nutrition consultation. To find out whether you have insurance benefits, call the customer service number located on the back of your insurance card and ask the representative if you have benefits for nutritional counseling.
Procedure codes
RMR indirect calorimetry: 94690
Nutritional Counseling: 97802 (billed per 15 minute increment).
The representative may ask for your diagnosis. You may clarify your diagnosis with the CDA Spine office, (208) 765-9100. Diagnoses that are usually covered by nutrition counseling may include:
Sleep apnea
Sleep disturbances
Hypertension
Heart disease
Heart failure
Asthma
Chronic airway obstruction (COPD)
Hypoxemia
Shortness of breath
Hypothyroidism
Diabetes
Hypercholesterolemia
Hyperlipidemia
Obesity
