Independent organization that receives electronically transmitted insurance claims from the physician’s office, performs software edits, routes, and transmits the claims to various insurance carriers. Also see health care clearinghouse.

Minor omission or error in form or content on Medicare Part A or Part B claims, such as missing data items (provider number or date of service). Omissions do not include failure to bill for certain items or services or third-party payer errors.

Insurance policy condition that if a person is eligible and submits a written request for coverage, he or she will not be denied coverage if the policyholder fails to give proper notice to the insurance company because of a clerical error.