Medicare should cover blood tests doctors use to diagnose Lyme disease when a doctor or professional enrolled with Medicare considers them medically necessary. Typically, Medicare Part B covers ...

Medicare covers blood tests that a doctor seems medically necessary. Medicare Advantage offers at least the same coverage. If a person needs multiple laboratory tests, they may need to pay for part of ...

In August, we reported on the decision by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to not pursue a proposed Medicare policy that would have restricted coverage of a blood test used to ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers most medically necessary blood tests. Usually, you do not need to pay for a diagnostic blood test. However, the plan deductible and 20% coinsurance may apply.

Medicare covers one annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for people with prostates if they meet the eligibility guidelines and the test is medically necessary. Medicare typically covers one ...

In Washington, D.C., Tallahassee and state capitals throughout the U.S., a new perspective on health care is taking hold. Policymakers are recognizing that we can save money and improve patient ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first blood test for colorectal cancer, called Shield. The test accurately detects colorectal cancer 83 percent of the time. Doctors hope the ...