Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) diagnostic laboratory tests

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)  covers FDA-authorized COVID-19 diagnostic tests. 

Your costs in Original Medicare

You usually pay nothing when your doctor or other health care provider orders this diagnostic test, and you get it from a laboratory (including at a pharmacy, clinic, or doctor's office) or hospital that takes Medicare.

What it is

These tests check to find out if you have COVID-19. 

Things to know

If you're in a Medicare Advantage Plan, check with your plan to find out if you have any out-of-pocket costs.

Is my test, item, or service covered?