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 is the part of Medicare that covers doctorâs and outpatient services. It is also the âoptionalâ part of Medicare that does have some premium associated with it. For 2012, that premium is $99.90/month, unless you are in a special income-related category.