Medicare Part B covers cardiovascular disease screenings including: lipid panel (cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL, HDL) every 5 years, abdominal aortic aneurysm screening (once for men who smoked), and cardiovascular behavioral therapy (once per year).
Key Points
- Lipid panel: every 5 years
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening: once for men who smoked
- Cardiovascular behavioral therapy: once per year
- All covered at no cost under Medicare Part B
- An independent agent can help you understand your cardiovascular screening coverage