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Secondary Insurance Claim

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. Claim for insurance coverage paid after the primary insurance makes payment. Secondary insurance is typically used to cover gaps in insurance coverage.

You'll come across Secondary Insurance Claim while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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