Urgently needed care

Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)

covers urgently needed care to treat a sudden illness or injury that isn’t a medical emergency requiring immediate medical attention to prevent a disability or death.

Your costs in Original Medicare

You pay 20% of the

Medicare-Approved Amount

for your doctor or other health care provider's services, and the Part B

deductible [glossary]

applies. In a hospital outpatient setting, you also pay a

copayment

.

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
Whether your doctor accepts assignment
The type of facility
Where you get your test, item, or service

Urgently needed care

note:

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