Accepting Insurance in Private Practice: 10 Common Mistakes Dietitians Make and How to Fix Them
ACCEPTING INSURANCE IN PRIVATE PRACTICE: 10 COMMON MISTAKES DIETITIANS MAKE (AND HOW TO FIX THEM)
If you’re a dietitian in private practice (or thinking about starting one) and feel overwhelmed by insurance, this session is for you. Or, if you’re already accepting insurance but struggling with denied claims, inconsistent reimbursement, or feeling like you’re working more than you’re getting paid for—this is one you don’t want to miss.

Accepting insurance can feel confusing, inconsistent, and full of hidden rules that no one teaches you. In this dynamic session, Maggy Doherty, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-C, breaks down the 10 most common mistakes dietitians make when working with insurance—and more importantly, how to fix them. Drawing from real-world experience scaling a multi-provider practice and managing thousands of claims, she translates complex billing concepts into simple, actionable strategies you can immediately apply.

You’ll walk away with practical tools to help you maximize reimbursement, streamline your schedule, and avoid costly errors—from understanding CPT and ICD-10 codes to optimizing session structure, improving documentation efficiency, and setting clear expectations with clients.

Why attend? Because figuring out insurance through trial and error is expensive-in time, money, and stress. This session gives you the shortcuts, systems, and clarity you need to confidently navigate insurance, get paid correctly, and build an insurance-based practice that actually works for you.
Upon successful completion of this one-hour course, the participant should be able to:
  • Identify common billing and operational mistakes dietitians make when accepting insurance in private practice.


  • Apply strategies to optimize session length, scheduling, and documentation for improved reimbursement and efficiency.


  • Distinguish between appropriate use of CPT and ICD-10 codes to reduce claim denials and maximize coverage.


  • Implement systems to set client expectations, manage insurance variability, and support sustainable practice growth.
Live Webinar Date: Jun 17, 2026   (04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Eastern Time) (US and Canada)
Performance Indicators/Learning Objectives: 1.2.8, 5.1.1, 8.4.9, 15.2.6
Target Audience: RDs, DTRs, Health Professionals
Number of Credits: 1.0
Total Cost: 1 Site Credit

About the Presenter: Maggy Doherty, MS RD LD CEDS-C
Maggy Doherty

Maggy Doherty, MS RD LD CEDS-C is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Consultant, and the founder of Maggy The Dietitian and Doherty Nutrition. After scaling a 30-person national dietetics group practice, Maggy now focuses on what she loves most: helping dietitians confidently start, grow, and scale their private practices- without the guesswork or burnout. She blends clinical expertise with real-world business strategy, coaching dietitian entrepreneurs through hiring, scaling, and leading. Whether she's supporting athletes, counseling eating disorder clients, or coaching dietitians, Maggy leads with honesty, passion, and a deep belief that your practice should support your life, values, and sanity.



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