Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Cardiovascular Behavioral Therapy?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a cardiovascular behavioral therapy visit.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Cardiovascular behavioral therapy, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
- How often
- Once a year
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Cardiovascular behavioral therapy
Description
Cardiovascular behavioral therapy helps lower your risk for cardiovascular disease (conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels). During therapy, your doctor may discuss aspirin use, check your blood pressure, and give you tips on diet and exercise.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Provider requirements
Primary care doctor or other primary care practitioner.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing if your primary care provider accepts assignment.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Facility
In a primary care setting (like a doctor’s office).
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
National Coverage Determinations
- NCD 210.11: Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease
Version 1, effective November 8, 2011
An NCD is the national rule CMS writes for when Medicare pays for an item or service. Local coverage determinations (LCDs) from each Medicare contractor can add detail. Read the NCD text on the CMS site.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Cardiovascular Behavioral Therapy?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a cardiovascular behavioral therapy visit.
Which part of Medicare covers Cardiovascular Behavioral Therapy?
Medicare.gov lists Cardiovascular behavioral therapy under Part B.
How much do you pay for Cardiovascular Behavioral Therapy with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Is there a national coverage determination for Cardiovascular Behavioral Therapy?
Yes. CMS NCD 210.11, Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, version 1, effective 2011-11-08.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Cardiovascular Behavioral Therapy?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Cardiovascular Behavioral Therapy?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a cardiovascular behavioral therapy visit.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi