### Question
How does the law define discharge?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*, **discharge** is defined as:

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

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

