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


### Answer
The term **clean claim** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1395u* as follows -

> 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 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

