Clearinghouse for electronic claims submission

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a clearinghouse for electronic claims submission?

  • Are providers required to use one?
  • Explain why.
  • What are some reasons an insurance company might deny a claim that was submitted for a service?
  • How do clean claims impact health care organizations?
  • What are the risks to the billing process if claims are not clean?
  • Provide examples.