Your Medicare Coverage
Is my test, item, or service covered?
X-rays
How often is it covered?
Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers medically necessary diagnostic X-rays ordered by your treating doctor.
Who's eligible?
All people with Medicare are covered.
Your costs in Original Medicare
- You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount and the Part B deductible applies.
- If you get an X-ray in a hospital outpatient setting, you pay a copayment.