Revenue cycle management / TERM EXPLAINED
Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA)
A structured electronic transaction reporting claim payment and adjustment details, commonly through the 835 format.
A dental practice example
A billing system imports an ERA and posts contractual adjustments by line.
Why it matters for reimbursement
Automated posting improves speed but can conceal misconfigured fee expectations.
What to verify
Review adjustment codes and match ERA details to expected CDT-level allowances.
FROM DEFINITION TO DECISION
Turn reimbursement questions into evidence.
PayorMap helps dental groups connect disclosed negotiated rates, provider and network context, and contract details to meaningful benchmarking questions. Coverage and mapping confidence vary by payor and market.