Your Medicare Coverage
Is my test, item, or service covered?
Radiation therapy
How often is it covered?
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers radiation therapy for patients who are hospital inpatients. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers this therapy for outpatients or patients in freestanding clinics.
Who's eligible?
All people with Medicare are covered.
Your costs in Original Medicare
- As an inpatient, you pay the Part A deductible and coinsurance (if applicable).
- As an outpatient, you pay a set copayment, and the Part B deductible applies.
- For therapy at a freestanding facility, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for the therapy, and the Part B deductible applies.
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