Question:
For respiratory therapy services, what does “room and board” mean?
Answer:
“Room and board” means the services a hospital facility provides a patient during the patient’s hospital stay. These services include but are not limited to, a routine or special care hospital room and related furnishings, routine supplies, dietary and nursing services, and the use of specific hospital equipment and facilities.
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