Billing
EOB
An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is the paper or electronic document a payer sends to the member (and sometimes the provider) after adjudicating a claim. It shows the billed amount, the allowed amount, the plan's payment, the patient's responsibility, and any denial reason codes. The EOB is the primary source document for identifying CARC and RARC codes and triggering an appeal.
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