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Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) screenings

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers routine EKG or ECG screenings.

  • Covered by Part B

  • Once during your “Welcome to Medicare” visit and more often as a diagnostic test if medically necessary  

  • After the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount (other costs may apply) 

Description

EKG or ECG screenings help find problems with your heart.  

Coverage details

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)  covers a routine EKG or ECG screening if you get a referral from your doctor or other health care provider during your one-time "Welcome to Medicare" preventive visit. Part B also covers EKGs or ECGs as diagnostic tests.  

Costs

  • After you meet the Part B deductible , you pay 20% of the  Medicare-approved amount .
  • If you have the test at a hospital or a hospital-owned clinic, you also pay the hospital a  copayment . 

How often

Once during your “Welcome to Medicare” visit and more often as a diagnostic test if medically necessary .