Does Medicare cover a colonoscopy?
Yes. Part B pays for a screening colonoscopy.
What will you pay?
With Original Medicare: You pay nothing if your provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount.
With a Medicare Advantage plan: Medicare Advantage plans must cover it too, but your costs and rules can differ. Check your plan. Compare plans near you.
What are the rules?
- How often depends on your risk: every 2, 4, or 10 years.
- If the doctor removes a growth, you may pay part of the cost.
What should you do next?
Ask free Medicare counselingSource: Medicare.gov: Colonoscopies (screening) (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 21, 2026. Costs are for 2026. This is general information, not medical advice.