Nut visits by phone?

[CCRNonherway 78]

Here's my dilemma. Coordinator told me 3 month diet history was all that was required. Print out WW progress notes and all will be well. However everything I see about Cigna says I need a 3 month supervised diet by a RD or MD. I have attempted to find someone local without success--as I don't want to waste 3 months. I'm already 5 weeks into my diet.

So here's the problem. I travel for my job and am away from home from Monday am to Friday pm. It doesn't leave much time to see anyone. Do any of you have a nut that does phone visits for out of state patients? I am willing to pay cash.

I appreciate any referrals! Thank you.

[Tawnie 99]

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[laceymm888 9]

You might want to check with your insurance because mine specifically says it has to have significant face to face time.

[CCRNonherway 78]

Here's what it says...doesn't sound like it has to be in person?

Medical management including evidence of active participation within the last 12 months in a weight- management program that is supervised either by a physician or a registered dietician for a minimum of three consecutive months. The weight-management program must include monthly documentation of ALL of the following components:

 weight

 current dietary program

 physical activity (e.g., exercise program)

Programs such as Weight Watchers®, Jenny Craig® and Optifast® are acceptable alternatives if done in conjunction with the supervision of a physician or registered dietician and detailed documentation of participation is available for review. However, physician-supervised programs consisting exclusively of pharmacological management are not sufficient to meet this requirement.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

Here's my dilemma. Coordinator told me 3 month diet history was all that was required. Print out WW progress notes and all will be well. However everything I see about Cigna says I need a 3 month supervised diet by a RD or MD. I have attempted to find someone local without success--as I don't want to waste 3 months. I'm already 5 weeks into my diet.

So here's the problem. I travel for my job and am away from home from Monday am to Friday pm. It doesn't leave much time to see anyone. Do any of you have a nut that does phone visits for out of state patients? I am willing to pay cash.

I appreciate any referrals! Thank you.

Your doc doesn't have an a nutritionist they work with?

[CCRNonherway 78]

I saw her today for my consult. She only does the assessments. No ongoing evals. I was hoping she would, that's why I waited before figuring something out.

[melissa130 135]

You have to be weighed each month in an office for the MD to chart your weight for 3 consecutive months. Along with other information. If this is important to you - you should find the time to find the right place that will help ya. Don't be in a hurry either -this is your life. Good luck.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

How about joining Weight Watchers and schedule monthly visits with your doc. Based on what your listed as your insurance requirements, wouldn't that work?

[Tawnie 99]

Ccarter I would find a different doc. If you are mot set on this one. My surgery price with dr. curry included 2 years of follow up with surgeon and NUT. If traveling they have an option to do via video camera on compute or phone.

[CCRNonherway 78]

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Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I am doing WW but it will be hard to see my doc monthly. I will keep trying!

[CCRNonherway 78]

Yay! I found someone local who will "see" me via Skype. She also sees out if state patients if anyone is interested, please DM me.