Medicare Coverage: Diagnostic Tests and X-Rays
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Diagnostic Tests and X-Rays
If the diagnostic tests or x-rays is performed at your physician's office or at a freestanding (independent) outpatient diagnostic testing facility: You pay 20% of Medicare-approved amounts for covered diagnostic tests and x-rays.
If the diagnostic tests or x-rays are performed at a hospital outpatient setting: You pay a set copayment amount for covered diagnostic tests and x-rays under the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). The amount you pay depends on the diagnostic test you receive. Please contact the Medicare Carrier listed below for specific copayment amounts in your area.
Medicare covers diagnostic tests like CT Scans, MRIs, EKGs, and X-rays. Diagnostic tests are done to help your doctor diagnose or rule out a suspected illness or condition. Medicare does not cover most routine screening tests.
Some preventive tests and screenings are covered by Medicare (for example, mammograms).
Medicare is the name given to a health
insurance program administered by the United States government,
covering people who are either age 65 and over, or who meet other special
criteria.
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