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.
What Medicare Part B costs. If you have Part A, chances are you will have to also buy Part B coverage as well. For Part B beginning in 2017, most people will have to pay a monthly premium of $134 a month. This could be more or less depending on your income.