Cardiovascular disease screenings
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a cardiovascular screening once every 5 years
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.
Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.
Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.
Specific amounts you could owe depend on:
Other insurance you may have
How much your doctor charges
If your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service