Lung cancer screenings

Lung cancer screenings check for early signs of lung cancer in adults who are at risk of getting the disease.

Part B covers lung cancer screenings with low dose computed tomography (also known as "CT scans") if you meet all these conditions:

• You’re between 50-77.
• You don’t have signs or symptoms of lung cancer (you're asymptomatic).
• You’re either a current smoker or you quit smoking within the last 15 years.
• You have a tobacco smoking history of at least 20 “pack years” (an average of one pack (20 cigarettes) per day for 20 years).
• You get an order from your health care provider.

Am I at risk for lung cancer?

Before your first lung cancer screening, you’ll need to schedule an appointment with your provider to discuss the benefits and risks and decide if a screening is right for you.