# Cost, insurance and visit type

Lesson 3 of [Choosing a dietitian: credentials, visits and cost](https://dietitians.fyi/academy/choosing-a-dietitian-foundations.md), 15 minutes.

Prices vary widely. In the US, Healthline reports that dietitian appointments often start around $100 per hour, with intake visits around $150 to $250 and follow-up check-ins around $100 to $150. These are 2026 figures for private-pay US visits and change often. What changes the price - Visit type.…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Choosing a dietitian: credentials, visits and cost works](https://dietitians.fyi/academy/choosing-a-dietitian-foundations.md).

Also on the [web page](https://dietitians.fyi/academy/choosing-a-dietitian-foundations/cost-insurance-and-visit-type).