Medicare Part B (Outpatient Coverage)

What Part B Covers:

From Doctor Visits to Diagnostic Tests

Part B pays for many of the essential services you need to stay healthy and manage conditions:

• Doctor and specialist visits

• Lab work and imaging (X-rays, MRIs, etc.)

• Preventive services and screenings

• Outpatient surgeries and rehab

• Durable medical equipment (DME)

• Certain medications given in-office (like chemotherapy or infusion drugs)

Unlike Part A, which only applies when you’re admitted to a hospital, Part B is used for day-to-day healthcare needs. But it also comes with important cost-sharing rules you need to understand.