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Inpatient

Inpatient describes services provided in a hospital to a patient who typically is admitted for at least 24 hours. The term can apply to the patient or the services provided by the hospital.

Note: These definitions are provided only to give you a general understanding of how these words are sometimes used by health insurance companies. Please refer to your coverage documents for a complete list of defined terms that apply to your specific coverage.
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