### Question
How is the term clean claim defined?


### Answer
The term **clean claim** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395h* as the following:

> 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**

