What does clearinghouse submission allow providers to do?

Clearinghouse submission plays a crucial role in streamlining the process of submitting insurance claims for healthcare providers. It allows providers to send claims in a standardized format to a clearinghouse, which then audits and sorts these claims before forwarding them to the appropriate insurance carriers. This process helps ensure that claims are complete and correctly formatted, which can reduce the chances of denials or delays in payment. It also allows providers to handle multiple insurance payers without needing to submit each claim individually, creating efficiency in billing processes.

The other options do not accurately reflect the primary function of a clearinghouse submission. Submitting insurance claims individually would not leverage the efficiency provided by a clearinghouse. Monitoring patient health data involves tracking health metrics, which is separate from the billing and claims submission process. Providing medical histories refers to the collection and management of patient information rather than the financial transactions and claims management facilitated by a clearinghouse.