Aetna Nutritionist

[ozzy22 0]

Okay maybe I am making things way too complicated, but I just want to make sure I have all my bases covered. I had my first consult with my nutritionist today and I am sort of confused. I know I need to see my nutritionist once a month for three months. That's no problem. But what EXACTLY is she supposed to be documenting. I mean, is she supposed to weigh me as well???

Here is what Aetna's website says:

a. Behavior modification program supervised by qualified professional

b. consultation with a dietician or nutritionist

c. Documentation in the medical record of the member's participation at each visit. (A physician's summary letter, without evidence of contemporaneous oversight, is not sufficient documentation. Documentation should include medical records of the physician's initial assessment of the member, and the physician's assessment of the member's progress at the completion of the multidisciplinary surgical prepatory regimen.)

d. Reduced- calorie diet program supervised by dietician or nutritionist.

[DougNichols 124]

According to my nutritionist and surgeon's office, the nutritionist does ALL OF THOSE THINGS.

Which makes no sense, I know. My nut only spends like 10 minutes with me every visit, asking if I exercised and reviewing my meals.