### Question
What is the definition of clean claim?


### Answer
The definition of **clean claim** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1395u*:

> a claim that has no defect or impropriety (including any lack of any required substantiating documentation) or particular circumstance requiring special treatment that prevents timely payment from being made on the claim under this part

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395u*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

