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Tertiary Insurance Claim

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. Claim for insurance coverage paid in addition to primary and secondary insurance. Tertiary insurance covers gaps in coverage the primary and secondary insurance may not cover.

You'll come across Tertiary 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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