### Question
What does routine services mean?


### Answer
**Routine services** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395f*:

> the regular room, dietary, and nursing services, minor medical and surgical supplies and the use of equipment and facilities for which a separate charge is not customarily made; 

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part A-Hospital Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

