### Question
How is the term inpatient Medicare deductible defined?


### Answer
The term **inpatient Medicare deductible** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1710* as the following:

> the amount of the inpatient hospital deductible in effect under section 1813(b) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395e(b)) on the first day of the 365-day period applicable under paragraph (3) of this subsection

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1710*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER II-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, OR DOMICILIARY CARE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT**

