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.
Confidence votes 261K. For most beneficiaries, Medicare Part B for 2010 is $96.40/month (same as 2009).If you are enrolled in Medicare Part B, your premium is automatically deducted from your social security check.