### Question
How is the term pediatric services defined?


### Answer
The term **pediatric services** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1396r* as the following:

> services covered under the State plan provided by a pediatrician, family practitioner, or certified pediatric nurse practitioner to children under 18 years of age and does not include inpatient or outpatient hospital services or other institutional services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396r*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

