Radiation therapy
Medicare covers radiation therapy
Coverage details
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers radiation therapy for hospital inpatients. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers radiation therapy for outpatients or patients in freestanding clinics.
Costs
- If you’re an inpatient: You pay the Part A deductible and coinsurance (if applicable).
- If you’re an outpatient or in a freestanding clinic: You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount for the therapy after you meet the Part B deductible.
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