Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) covers medically necessary services and supplies for your osteoarthritis treatment. You may be responsible for any deductibles, copayments, and/or coinsurance costs that apply. Medicare Part A covers treatment you receive as an inpatient, including hospital care, surgery, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care.

Medicare Part B covers outpatient services such as doctor visits, diagnostic testing, outpatient therapy services (for example, physical or occupational therapy), and medications administered by your doctor in an outpatient setting (such as joint injections). If you meet eligibility requirements, Part B may also pay for certain assistive devices under its coverage of durable medical equipment, such as canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and braces.