### Question
How is the "inpatient hospital services" defined?


### Answer
The term **inpatient hospital services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x* as follows -

> the following items and services furnished to an inpatient of a hospital and (except as provided in paragraph (3)) by the hospital—


(1) bed and board

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

