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Mammography--Beneficiary Resources Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women in the U.S. Every woman is at risk, and this risk increases with age. Fortunately, if diagnosed and treated early, the number of women who die from breast cancer can be reduced. Medicare covers mammography screening to promote early detection and treatment of breast cancer. A mammogram is a radiologic procedure in which the breast is x-rayed from top to bottom and from side to side. A screening mammogram is typically performed before a woman has manifested any clinical signs, symptoms, or physical findings of breast cancer. Medicare covers this procedure every 12 months for women with Medicare ages 40 and older. Medicare also provides coverage for 1 baseline mammogram for women with Medicare ages 35 to 39. A doctor's prescription or referral is not necessary for Medicare payment for a screening mammogram. The beneficiary is responsible for the copayment or coinsurance, but meeting the Medicare Part B deductible is not required to receive this benefit. CMS supports its partners and other organizations in their efforts to promote screening mammography to Medicare beneficiaries. This page provides information and resources that can be used for communicating with Medicare beneficiaries about mammography.
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