Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Fecal Occult Blood Tests?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers fecal occult blood tests if you’re eligible.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Fecal occult blood tests (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 every 12 months
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Fecal occult blood tests (screening)
Description
Fecal occult blood screening tests can help find cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
Part B covers fecal occult blood tests if you get a referral from your doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
You must be 45 or older. If you’re under 45, Medicare doesn’t cover fecal occult blood tests.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
- You pay nothing for the test if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment.
- If you get a positive result after a fecal occult blood screening test, Medicare also covers a follow-up colonoscopy as a screening test.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
Once every 12 months.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
National Coverage Determinations
- NCD 210.3: Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Version 8, effective June 8, 2026
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 Fecal Occult Blood Tests?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers fecal occult blood tests if you’re eligible.
Which part of Medicare covers Fecal Occult Blood Tests?
Medicare.gov lists Fecal occult blood tests (screening) under Part B.
How much do you pay for Fecal Occult Blood Tests with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Is there a national coverage determination for Fecal Occult Blood Tests?
Yes. CMS NCD 210.3, Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests, version 8, effective 2026-06-08.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Fecal Occult Blood Tests?
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 Fecal Occult Blood Tests?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers fecal occult blood tests if you’re eligible.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi