Does Medicare Part B Cover Diagnostic X-Ray And Lab? 
Diagnostic and lab tests are covered under Medicare Part B. Medicare will pay for 80 % of the Medicare-approved amount for the expense after the Part B deductible is met -LRB- $ 147 in 2014 -RRB- - you would be responsible for the other 20 % and the Part B deductible . Please note , when you first enroll in Medicare Part B , you open your 6-month initial open enrollment period to buy a Medicare supplement plan -LRB- a.k.a. Medigap plan -RRB- with NO MEDICAL UNDERWRITING ! . A Medigap plan can cover the deductibles and a portion or all of the other 20 % of expenses covered by Part B and features a number of other big advantages as well . The big advantage of this is it enables you to create a very predictable heatlhcare expense structure -LRB- crucial for persons on a fixed income -RRB- reducing your exposure to large medical bills if/when you have medical treatment . An experienced broker can help find the plan that 's most suitable for you and your budget . Please feel free to contact me for help . Thanks very much . 