Depression screenings
covers one depression screening per year.
How often is it covered?
Your costs in Original Medicare
You pay nothing for this screening if your doctor accepts
.
Note
Your doctor or other health care provider may recommend you get services more often than Medicare covers. Or, they may recommend services that Medicare doesn’t cover. If this happens, you may have to pay some or all of the costs. Ask questions so you understand why your doctor is recommending certain services and whether Medicare will pay for them.
Things to know
The screening must occur in a primary care setting (like a doctor's office) that can provide follow-up treatment and/or referrals.