Does Medicare Pay For Hip Replacement Surgery?
15786 POINTSContact Meview profileBob VineyardPROFounder, Georgia Medicare Plans, Atlanta,GAAs a general rule, surgery that Medicare considers medically necessary is a covered expense under original Medicare. Joint replacement surgery (including hips) is relatively common among Medicare beneficiaries. This type of surgery is handled on an inpatient basis which should be covered by Medicare Part A. The surgeon's charge is Part B.Answered on March 4, 2014+31+1 this answer
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2330 POINTSview profileSteve AdlmanOwner, Alabama Medicare Plans, Birmingham, AlabamaHip replacement surgery is covered under Medicare Part A because you will be admitted into the hospital for that type of surgery. When you leave the hospital Part B of Medicare will cover your follow up doctor's visits and any physical therapy the doctor wants you to have. If you have a Medicare Supplement to go along with your Original Medicare your out of pocket cost for hip replacement surgery should be very low.Answered on November 10, 2015flag this answer
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