### Question
Can you define what discharge means?


### Answer
**Discharge** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*:

> an inpatient acute care discharge of an individual regardless of whether the individual is entitled to benefits under part A of this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

