If bleeding occurs in the stomach or the upper part of the small intestine, the stool may turn black and sticky, and be described medically as black, tarry stool (melena). Generally, black, tarry stool also is foul-smelling.
Q. I have Original Medicare. A. The Part B costs for Original Medicare are as follows: Premium - $104.90 per month (in 2015); Deductible - $147 per year (in 2015); and Coinsurance - 20 percent for most services Medicare Part B covers.
Medicare Part B costs. Youâll pay both a monthly premium and a yearly deductible for Medicare Part B. In 2015, most people will pay $104.90 for their monthly premium and $147 for the yearly deductible. You may have to pay a higher premium if your income is above a certain amount.