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Preventive Services Reminder: Obesity & Nutrition Counseling

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island·RI · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Physician
Effective date
Nov 1, 2025
We identified it
Jun 19, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

This is a reminder that behavioral counseling for obesity (BMI 30+) by qualified primary care providers and nutrition counseling by licensed dietitians are covered preventive services without cost-sharing for Medicare Advantage and Commercial plans. Obesity counseling should use time-based HCPCS Level II G codes when providing E/M services.

Action Required

Action needed
Immediately: Billing team should verify that obesity behavioral counseling claims use time-based HCPCS Level II G codes for E/M services. Ensure nutrition counseling claims are only submitted for licensed, in-network dietitians or qualified providers. Review related preventive services policies for specific billing codes and requirements.