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Cardiovascular disease screenings
Part B covers blood tests (cholesterol, lipid, triglyceride levels) every 5 years to help detect conditions that may lead to a heart attack or stroke...
Pneumococcal shots
Part B covers 2 different pneumococcal shots. Part B covers the first shot at any time and a different, second shot if it’s given at least one year after the first shot...
Cardiovascular behavioral therapy
Medicare covers one visit per year with your primary care doctor in a primary care setting (like your doctor's office) to help you lower your risk for cardiovascular disease. During this visit, your doctor may discuss aspirin use (if appropriate), check your blood pressure, and give you tips…
Home infusion therapy services, equipment, & supplies
Part B covers infusion equipment and supplies as durable medical equipment (DME) when used in your home...
Pulmonary rehabilitation programs
Explanation of Medicare’s coverage of a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program for those with moderate to very severe COPD...
Prostate cancer screenings
Explanation of prostate cancer screenings covered under Medicare Part B...
Enteral & parenteral nutrition (nutrients, supplies & equipment)
Part B covers enteral nutrition supplies and equipment (feeding pump)...
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy
People diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea are eligible to get a 3-month trial of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy...
Emergency department services
Explanation for Medicare Part B coverage of emergency department services...
Cardiovascular risk assessment & management services
If you haven’t been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) may cover a cardiovascular risk assessment if your doctor or other health care provider determines you’re at risk for developing the disease. ...
Shingles shots
coverage information for shingles shot (vaccine)...
Principal care management services
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers disease-specific services to help manage your care for a single, complex chronic condition that puts you at risk of hospitalization, physical or cognitive decline, or death. If you have one chronic high-risk condition that you expect to last at…
Blood
Medicare Part A covers blood you get as a hospital inpatient, Part B covers blood you get as a hospital outpatient...
Radiation therapy
Part A covers radiation therapy for hospital inpatients. Part B covers this therapy for outpatients or patients in freestanding clinics...
Surgery
Medicare covers many medically necessary surgical procedures. For surgeries or procedures, it's difficult to know the exact costs in advance because no one knows exactly what services you'll need. If you're having surgery or a procedure, you can do some things in advance to figure…
Tdap shots
Medicare coverage for a shot (or vaccine) to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough)...
Abdominal aortic aneurysm screenings
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening ultrasound once in your lifetime if you’re at risk. You’re considered at risk if you have a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysms, or you’re a man between 65-75 and have smoked at least 100 cigarettes in your…
Eye exams (for diabetes)
Explanation of Medicare Part B's coverage of a yearly eye exam for diabetic retinopathy...
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) screenings
Part B covers HIV screenings for the virus leading to AIDS every 12 months or up to 3 times during pregnancy...
Glaucoma screenings
Part B covers a glaucoma test conducted or supervised by an eye doctor legally allowed to do the test in your state once every 12 months...
Chiropractic services
Part B covers medically necessary manual spine manipulation provided by chiropractors or other qualified providers to correct a subluxation...
Hepatitis B shots
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers Hepatitis B shots for people with Medicare at medium or high risk for Hepatitis B...
Macular degeneration tests & treatment
Part B covers certain diagnostic tests and treatment of eye disease/conditions for some people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)...
Obesity behavioral therapy
Medicare covers weight loss counseling. Sometimes, it’s covered in a doctor's office, so it’s coordinated with other care and a personalized prevention plan...
Breast prostheses
Part B covers external breast prostheses (including a post-surgical bra) post-mastectomy, outpatient surgically implanted breast prostheses...
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