(a) On motion to an arbitrator by a party to the arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator may modify or correct an award:

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(1) upon the grounds stated in section 572B.24, subsection (a)(1) or (3);

(2) because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or

(3) to clarify the award.

(b) A motion under subsection (a) must be made and served on all parties within 20 days after the movant receives notice of the award.

(c) A party to the arbitration proceeding must serve any objections to the motion within ten days after receipt of the notice.

(d) If a motion to the court is pending under sections 572B.22, 572B.23, and 572B.24, the court may submit the claim to the arbitrator to consider whether to modify or correct the award:

(1) upon the grounds stated in section 572B.24, subsection (a)(1) or (3);

(2) because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or

(3) to clarify the award.

(e) An award modified or corrected pursuant to this section is subject to sections 572B.22, 572B.23, and 572B.24.