Does Medicare Cover Prostate Surgery and Cancer Treatment?

Medicare Part B covers two prostate cancer screenings:  

If your doctor accepts Medicare assignment , original Medicare covers the cost of one PSA blood test per year. After you pay the annual Part B deductible, a yearly digital rectal exam costs you 20% of the Medicare-approved amount. 

To diagnose prostate cancer, your doctor may perform a prostate biopsy. The cost depends on your Medicare plan. A Medicare Supplement plan or Medicare Advantage plan may cover the cost of your prostate biopsy.

Medicare can cover inpatient or outpatient prostate surgery. Typically, outpatient hospital stays are less than 24 hours. If an outpatient observation service lasts longer than 24 hours, you must get a Medicare Outpatient Observation Notice (MOON). What you pay as an inpatient or outpatient may be different.  

 Medicare Part A covers your inpatient hospital stay. Medicare Part B covers doctor services that may include prostate surgery.