### Question
What is the definition of inpatient hospital services?


### Answer
The definition of **inpatient hospital services** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*:

> 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 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

