Medicare Supplement covers the cost-sharing for Medicare-covered cardiac surgery. Original Medicare covers inpatient cardiac surgery under Part A. Medicare Supplement covers the Part A deductible and coinsurance. Outpatient cardiac procedures are covered under Part B with 20% coinsurance.
Key Points
- Medicare covers inpatient cardiac surgery under Part A
- Medicare Supplement covers the Part A deductible and coinsurance
- Plan G: covers the Part A deductible ($1,676 in 2026) and coinsurance
- Outpatient cardiac procedures: covered under Part B with 20% coinsurance
- An independent agent can help you understand cardiac surgery coverage