Does Medicare wellness visit include blood work?
No, a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit does not include routine blood work or lab tests.
What the Wellness Visit Includes
- Review of your medical and family history
- Measurement of vital signs like height, weight, and blood pressure
- A list of your current providers and medications
- A cognitive screening to check for memory loss or impairment
- A personalized prevention plan for your health
Blood Work and Costs
- Separate billing: If your doctor orders blood work during this visit, it is considered a separate service.
- Potential costs: Standard Part B deductibles and coinsurance may apply to those lab tests, even though the wellness visit itself is covered at 100%.
- Check details: You can review official coverage guidelines on the Medicare Yearly Wellness Visits page.