Use this window to process an ERA.

In the ERAs window, double-click on an ERA.

View ERA details, process ERAs, and finalize payment from this window.

Payer/Payee Information

The top half of the window displays information about the payer (carrier) and payee (office/provider).

Raw Message: Opens the raw data of the electronic file sent by insurance. This is used for troubleshooting purposes.

• Copy All: Click to copy all text of raw message.
• Print: Click to print raw message.

Provider Adjustments

Provider adjustments will display if any exist. Double-click a row to open a simple window that can be used to copy text.

Claims Paid

All claims in the ERA list under Claims Paid. Double-click a claim to manually Verify and Enter Payment .

Columns:

• Recd: Received status. X indicates the claim payment has been processed and claim marked received.
• Patient: Patient associated to the claim.
• DateService: Date of service of the associated claim.
• Claim Identifier: Claim Identifier Number.
• Payor Control#: Payor Control Number.
• Status: Claim type information (e.g., processed as primary).
• ClaimFee: Total claim fee billed.
• InsPaid: Total insurance claim payment.
• PatPort: Total patient portion.
• Deduct: Patient deductible.
• Writeoff: Insurance write-off.

Right-click options:

• Go to Account: View patient's account information.
• Add Tracking Status: Add a tracking status. See Track ERA for details.

Buttons

A number of actions can be taken using the buttons at the bottom.

• Detach Claim: Click to detach a claim. When a claim cannot be processed in the ERA window, or, after processing the Claim an X is still not showing in the Recd column, follow the Detaching a Claim steps on ERA Workflow.
• Find Claim Matches For Detached: Click to find claim matches for any detached claim (claims with a received status of N/A).
• EOB Claim Details: Highlight a claim and select to view a breakdown of the claim. See EOB Claim Details.
• Print: Click to print the ERA.
  • To customize the printed ERA, see ERA Layout
  • To customize the printed ERA header, see ERA Grid Header Layout
• Print Preview: Click to preview before printing.
• Auto Process: Click to receive payment for all claims on the ERA and finalize the batch insurance payment. A popup will indicate how many claims were processed successfully, including any errors that need resolved. Correct any errors and click Auto Process again or receive claims manually as needed.
• Finalize Payment: Once all claims are received, click to finalize the payment.
• Delete: Delete this ERA. All claims must be manually detached.

Finalize Payment

When every claim in the ERA is marked Received, click Finalize Payment.

1. Most information will be auto-populated. Enter any other details if needed.
2. Click OK to open the Insurance Payment window. Verify that the correct claims are attached and the amount is accurate.
3. If payment is paid via a prepaid insurance card and XCharge (OpenEdge), Edge Express, PayConnect Window, or PaySimple is enabled, users will see the corresponding payment buttons. Click a button to process the payment. When the transaction is complete, the Edit Insurance Payment window will still be open and transaction details will show in the Note.
4. Click OK again to finalize the payment.