Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Depression Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers depression screenings.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Depression screening, 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
- Depression screening
Description
During the screening, your doctor or other health care provider will ask you questions to find out if you have depression.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988, the free and confidential Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can call and speak with a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also connect with a counselor through web chat at 988lifeline.org.
Call 911 if you're in immediate medical crisis.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
You must get the screening in a primary care setting (like a doctor's office) where you can get follow-up treatment and/or referrals to a mental health provider.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment. If you need follow-up treatments or go to a mental health care provider, you may have to pay a copayment or coinsurance.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
Once a year.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
National Coverage Determinations
- NCD 210.9: Screening for Depression in Adults
Version 1, effective October 14, 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 Depression Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers depression screenings.
Which part of Medicare covers Depression Screening?
Medicare.gov lists Depression screening under Part B.
How much do you pay for Depression Screening with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Is there a national coverage determination for Depression Screening?
Yes. CMS NCD 210.9, Screening for Depression in Adults, version 1, effective 2011-10-14.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Depression Screening?
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 Depression Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers depression screenings.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi