Does Medicare cover varicose vein 
treatment? 
 
If conservative therapy doesn’t work, then Medicare may cover the cost of vein treatment. 
With the help of compression stockings, self-care such as weight loss, and exercise, varicose 
veins can be improved. Due to this, the majority of people don’t require medical treatment. 
For varicose vein treatment with the help of compression stockings, Medicare does not pay. 
If you are trying to get rid of overweight by joining overweight sessions then Medicare will 
pay for weight loss counseling sessions. You dont have to pay anything for these sessions if 
you qualify, you get them from a provider who accepts Medicare. 
 
Medicare does not cover cosmetic procedures. If you are seeking vein treatment fidi just to 
improve your varicose veins appearance, then, in that case, Medicare coverage is no longer 
available. Most varicose vein treatments are performed in an outpatient setting. Phlebectomy, 
laser ablation, vein stripping, and ultrasound sclerotherapy all are included in this. 
 
 
 
 
 
If necessary, your vein doctor will decide the additional treatment, after the six or eight 
weeks  of  conservative  therapy.  To  treat  your  varicose  veins,  Medicare  will  cover  most 
procedures and tests.