# 42 C.F.R. § 410.17 (2026): Cardiovascular disease screening tests

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## Section

- **Citation:** 42 C.F.R. § 410.17 (2026)
- **Heading:** Cardiovascular disease screening tests
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 42 CFR: Public Health / Chapter IV: CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES / Part 410: SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE (SMI) BENEFITS / Subpart B: Medical and Other Health Services / § 410.17: § 410.17   Cardiovascular disease screening tests.

## Text

(a)
Definition.
For purposes of this subpart, the following definition apply:
Cardiovascular screening blood test
means:
(1) A lipid panel consisting of a total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, and triglyceride. The test is performed after a 12-hour fasting period.
(2) Other blood tests, previously recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), as determined by the Secretary through a national coverage determination process.
(3) Other non-invasive tests, for indications that have a blood test recommended by the USPSTF, as determined by the Secretary through a national coverage determination process.
(b)
General conditions of coverage.
Medicare Part B covers cardiovascular disease screening tests when ordered by the physician who is treating the beneficiary (see § 410.32(a)) for the purpose of early detection of cardiovascular disease in individuals without apparent signs or symptoms of cardiovascular disease.
(c)
Limitation on coverage of cardiovascular screening tests.
Payment may be made for cardiovascular screening tests performed for an asymptomatic individual only if the individual has not had the screening tests paid for by Medicare during the preceding 59 months following the month in which the last cardiovascular screening tests were performed.
[69 FR 66421, Nov. 15, 2004]

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