Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)
covers urgently needed care to treat a sudden illness or injury that isn’t a medical emergency.
Your costs in Original Medicare
After you meet the Part B deductible , you 20% of the Medicare-Approved Amount for your doctor or other health care provider's services. 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
- If your doctor accepts assignment
- The type of facility
- Where you get your test, item, or service