1.Term used when a patient is admitted to the hospital or other health facility for overnight stay for the purpose of receiving a diagnosis, treatment, or other health service. 2. Relating to the care and treatment of a patient admitted as a bed patient to a facility or to a hospital for 24-hour care.

Registration of a patient as a bed patient who is provided with room, board, and continuous nursing service in a hospital or facility for overnight stay.

Supplementary hospital inpatient services for which there are no additional charges (e.g., routine nursing care).

Hospital inpatient benefits covered for an insured under an insurance plan such as daily room and board charges and other necessary services and supply charges.

Medical services that the patient receives when he or she is admitted to a hospital, nursing home, postacute care institution, or psychiatric institution for overnight stay.

Number of inpatients in a hospital facility during a specific time.

Medical facility, other than psychiatric, which primarily provides diagnostic, therapeutic (surgical and nonsurgical), and rehabilitation services by or under the supervision of physicians to patients admitted for a variety of medical conditions.

Formal request for payment (bill) sent to the insurance company listing inpatient services with dollar amounts incurred by an insured.

Amount of money that is subtracted from the amount payable by Medicare Part A for inpatient hospital services furnished to a beneficiary during a spell of illness.