Medicare Supplement covers the 20% coinsurance for Medicare-covered X-rays. Original Medicare covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for X-rays. Medicare Supplement covers the remaining 20% (after the Part B deductible for Plan G).
Key Points
- Medicare covers 80% of Medicare-approved amount for X-rays
- Medicare Supplement covers the 20% coinsurance
- X-rays: covered when medically necessary
- Plan G: covers X-ray coinsurance after the Part B deductible
- An independent agent can help you understand X-ray coverage