### Question
How does Miscellaneous Provisions define severe wound?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww*, **severe wound** is defined as:

> a wound which is a stage 3 wound, stage 4 wound, unstageable wound, non-healing surgical wound, or fistula as identified in the claim from the long-term care hospital

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

