Does Medicare cover a prosthetic limb?

Yes. Part B helps pay for artificial limbs and breast forms when a doctor orders them.

What will you pay?

With Original Medicare: You pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after the yearly Part B deductible ($283 in 2026).

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?

  • Your doctor must order it.
  • Some states need approval first for some leg devices.

What should you do next?

Find a Medicare-approved supplier

Source: Medicare.gov: Prosthetic devices (opens in a new tab). Checked Oct 21, 2026. Costs are for 2026. This is general information, not medical advice.

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