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Cardiovascular disease screenings

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a cardiovascular screening once every 5 years

  • Covered by Part B
  • Preventive Service
  • Once every 5 years

  • You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment

Description

Cardiovascular disease screenings check for problems with your heart and blood vessels, and find out if you're at risk for heart disease.

Coverage details

Includes blood tests for cholesterol, lipid, and triglycerides levels to help detect conditions that may lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Costs

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

How often

Once every 5 years.