The term "Inpatient" means a Covered Person who is admitted and registered to an inpatient bed in a Hospital and for whom a room and board charge is Incurred
A person who is admitted to a hospital as an overnight (or longer) patient Services provided by a hospital, or health benefits payable when a patient is legally admitted to a hospital facility
A person who has been admitted at least overnight to a hospital or other health facility (which is therefore responsible for his/her room and board) for the purpose of receiving diagnostic treatment or other health services
inpatient mental health and/or substance abuse services, that are 24 hour services, which provide medical intervention for mental health and substance abuse needs for the purpose of stabilizing acute psychiatric and substance abuse conditions
care for an individual who has been admitted to a hospital as a registered bed patient and is receiving services under the direction of a physician for at least 24 hours
inpatient medical care is when treatment is provided to a member who is admitted as a bed patient in a hospital or other medical facility, and room and board charges are incurred For behavioral health benefits, inpatient care can refer to treatment received at a hospital, a behavioral health facility or a behavioral health program Most benefit plans require prior authorization for inpatient care before a plan member is admitted to a hospital, skilled nursing facility or rehabilitation facility
A patient who has been admitted at least overnight to a hospital or other health facility and occupies a hospital bed, crib, or bassinet while under observation, care, and diagnosis
An individual who, while confined in a Hospital or Special Care Facility, is assigned to a bed in any department of the institution other than its outpatient department and for whom a charge for room and board is made
An individual who has been admitted to a hospital as a registered bed patient and is receiving services under the direction of a physician for at least 24 hours