42 CFR § 413.302
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42 CFR § 413.302
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42 CFR § 413.302
42 CFR § 413.302
Definitions. For purposes of this subpart—
Area wage level
Area wage level means the average wage per hour for all classifications of employees as reported by health care facilities within a specified area.
Census region
Census region means one of the 9 census divisions, comprising the 50 States and the District of Columbia, established by the Bureau of the Census for statistical and reporting purposes.
Routine operating costs
Routine operating costs means the cost of regular room, dietary, and nursing services, and minor medical and surgical supplies for which a separate charge is not customarily made. It does not include the costs of ancillary services, capital-related costs, or, where appropriate, return on equity.
Rural area
Rural area Urban area means— means any area outside an urban area in a census region.
(1)
Prior to October 1, 2004, a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), or New England County Metropolitan Area (NECMA), as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, or a New England county deemed to be an urban area as listed in § 412.62(f)(1)(ii)(B) of this chapter.
(2)
Effective October 1, 2004, a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), as defined by the Office of Management and Budget, or a New England county deemed to be an urban area as specified under § 412.64.
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