### Question
How is the "payment unit" defined?


### Answer
The term **payment unit** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ww* as follows -

> a discharge

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

