### Question
What is the definition of emergency medical condition?


### Answer
The definition of **emergency medical condition** is as follows in *26 U.S.C. § 9816*:

> a medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that a prudent layperson, who possesses an average knowledge of health and medicine, could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in a condition described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of section 1867(e)(1)(A) of the Social Security Act

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 9816*
  - Heading: **Subtitle K-Group Health Plan Requirements > CHAPTER 100-GROUP HEALTH PLAN REQUIREMENTS > Subchapter B-Other Requirements**

