Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA): Definition and How It Works
ERA is the electronic version of the payment explanation sent by payers. Learn how ERA 835 transactions work and how to set up automated ERA posting.
Electronic Remittance Advice at a Glance
An Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) is the automated, machine-readable version of the payer's payment explanation, enabling bulk payment posting into practice management systems without manual entry.
- The ERA contains the same information as a paper remittance advice in an EDI 835 transaction format.
- Return to the full medical billing glossary for related terms.
ELECTRONIC-REMITTANCE-ADVICE in Detail
What does ELECTRONIC-REMITTANCE-ADVICE cover in detail?
An Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) is the automated, machine-readable version of the payer's payment explanation, enabling bulk payment posting into practice management systems without manual entry.
The ERA contains the same information as a paper remittance advice in an EDI 835 transaction format. Return to the full medical billing glossary for related terms.
Using ELECTRONIC-REMITTANCE-ADVICE Correctly
How do I use ELECTRONIC-REMITTANCE-ADVICE correctly?
Definition in Practice
ERA is the electronic version of the payment explanation sent by payers. Learn how ERA 835 transactions work and how to set up automated ERA posting.
Billing Impact
This concept directly affects how claims are prepared, submitted, and adjudicated. Errors related to this term are a common source of denials.
Documentation Relevance
Clinical documentation accuracy related to this concept determines whether claims are paid, reduced, or denied on the first submission.
Related Concepts
Understanding this term builds a foundation for understanding the broader revenue cycle. Review related terms and processes to build comprehensive knowledge.
Related Billing Resources
ELECTRONIC-REMITTANCE-ADVICE, Frequently Asked Questions
An Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) is the automated, machine-readable version of the payer's payment explanation, enabling bulk payment posting into practice management systems without manual entry.
The ERA contains the same information as a paper remittance advice in an EDI 835 transaction format. Return to the full medical billing glossary for related terms.
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