Has ANYONE ever looked at an EOB (Explanation of Benefits) and thought “oh, this is easy to understand?” I bet very few people would say that. EOBs are definitely not written in plain language. There are codes, there are a bunch of numbers in different categories, sometimes the numbers do not even add up correctly. When you try to compare it to the billing statement from your health care provider, the terms used aren’t identical and the billing statement generally has very limited detail. How do you know if your claim was processed correctly and if you are paying the right amount? Estimates are that up to 80% of medical bills have an error. Therefore, it’s important to look at your bills and your EOBs and make sure that everything is correct. Also, know that an EOB is NOT a bill. Wait to receive a bill from your provider before making any payment. But be sure to look at the EOB before paying the bill. Here’s an example of an EOB (with identifying information blacked out):
Make sense???
Bottom line: Compare your EOB and billing statements; request an itemized billing statement from your provider. If you have questions, call the customer service number listed on the EOB or the back of your health insurance card. I’m happy to help as well! Comments are closed.
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