Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Lung Cancer Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers lung cancer screenings if you’re eligible.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Lung cancer screenings, 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, if you’re eligible
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Lung cancer screenings
Description
Lung cancer screenings check for early signs of lung cancer in adults who are at risk of getting the disease.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
Part B covers lung cancer screenings with low dose computed tomography (also known as "CT scans") if you meet all these conditions:
- You’re between 50-77.
- You don’t have signs or symptoms of lung cancer (you're asymptomatic).
- You’re either a current smoker or you quit smoking within the last 15 years.
- You have a tobacco smoking history of at least 20 “pack years” (an average of one pack (20 cigarettes) per day for 20 years).
- You get an order from your health care provider.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Provider requirements
Before your first lung cancer screening, you’ll need to schedule an appointment with your provider to discuss the benefits and risks and decide if a screening is right for you.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing if your doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
Once a year.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
National Coverage Determinations
- NCD 210.14: Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT)
Version 2, effective February 10, 2022
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 Lung Cancer Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers lung cancer screenings if you’re eligible.
Which part of Medicare covers Lung Cancer Screening?
Medicare.gov lists Lung cancer screenings under Part B.
How much do you pay for Lung Cancer Screening with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if your provider accepts assignment.
Is there a national coverage determination for Lung Cancer Screening?
Yes. CMS NCD 210.14, Lung Cancer Screening with Low Dose Computed Tomography (LDCT), version 2, effective 2022-02-10.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Lung Cancer 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 Lung Cancer Screening?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers lung cancer screenings if you’re eligible.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi