Cardiovascular disease screenings

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers cardiovascular screening blood tests once every 5 years.

Your costs in Original Medicare

You pay nothing for the tests if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment .

What it is

These screenings include blood tests for cholesterol, lipid, and triglyceride levels that help detect conditions that may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Is my test, item, or service covered?