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


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

> 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 subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part A-Hospital Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

