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Electronic Claim Claim information sent electronically from the billing software to the clearinghouse or directly to the insurance carrier.
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) An electronic paperless means of transferring money, eliminating the need for paper checks.
E/M Evaluation and Management section of the CPT codes. These are the CPT codes 99201 thru 99499 most used by physicians.
EMR Electronic Medical Records. Also referred to as EHR (Electronic Health Records).
Enrollee Individual covered by health insurance.
EOB Explanation of Benefits. The statement that comes with the insurance company payment explaining payment details, covered charges, write offs, and patient responsibilities.
ERA Electronic Remittance Advice. An electronic version of an insurance EOB formatted according to the HIPAA X12N 835 standard.