Counseling to prevent tobacco use & tobacco-caused disease
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers counseling to prevent tobacco use and tobacco-caused disease
Description
Counseling to help you stop smoking or using tobacco.
Costs
You pay nothing if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment .
How often
Up to 8 counseling sessions in a 12-month period.
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