### Question
How does the law define inpatient psychiatric hospital services?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*, **inpatient psychiatric hospital services** is defined as:

> inpatient hospital services furnished to an inpatient of a psychiatric hospital

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

