### Question
How is the term ambulatory surgical center defined?


### Answer
The term **ambulatory surgical center** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 296* as the following:

> applicable to such term under title XVIII of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.].

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 296*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER VI-NURSING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT > Part A-General Provisions**

