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.
Here's a look at Medicare Part A costs for 2016: 1  A $1,288 deductible for each benefit period. 2  A $0 coinsurance for each benefit period for days 1-60.  A $322 coinsurance per day of each benefit period for days 61-90.