Ostomy supplies

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)

covers

medically necessary

ostomy supplies if you’ve had a colostomy, ileostomy, or urinary ostomy. Medicare covers the amount of supplies your doctor says you need, based on your condition.

Your costs in Original Medicare

After you meet the Part B

deductible [glossary]

, you pay 20% of the

Medicare-Approved Amount

for your doctor's services and supplies.

note:

To find out how much your test, item, or service will cost, talk to your doctor or health care provider. The specific amount you’ll owe may depend on several things, like:

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

Things to know

Medicare covers these supplies as prosthetic devices.

Ostomy supplies

note:

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