Coding & Billing Handbook: A Guide for Program Directors and Preceptors

Understanding shifting payment models is essential. Although payment is evolving toward value and performance-based structures, traditional fee-for-service models remain prevalent.

Competence in these areas translates into greater credibility, equitable compensation, and career advancement.

This handbook is crafted as a practical tool to help didactic programs and supervised practice programs meet required standards by explaining the coding and billing process for nutrition and dietetics services, covering both fee-for-service and value-based payment systems.

While it does not encompass all aspects of coding and billing, this resource provides essential knowledge and hands-on activities—including sample case studies—to help dietetic interns put these concepts into practice.

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Key Features of the Handbook

• Comprehensive Overview: Covers essential aspects of coding and billing within nutrition and dietetics, equipping students with a solid foundation.
• Practical Application: Designed for flexible use across clinical settings, including programs that may not bill for outpatient MNT services.
• Hands-on Assignments: Includes real-life and simulated experiences with case studies to help interns navigate the complete coding and billing process.
• Guided Learning: Features a list of key terminology with definitions for reference, providing clarity on important terms in red throughout the handbook.

Whether students are working with actual patients or using realistic examples, this handbook provides ideas and resources to inspire a deeper understanding of the coding and billing process, preparing students for the responsibilities they will assume as entry-level RDNs.