| E codes- A classification of ICD-9-CM coding used to describe environmental events, circumstances, and conditions as the external cause of injury, poisoning, and other adverse effects. E codes are also used in coding adverse reactions to medications. |
| EEG- Equipment or medical procedure that measures electricity in the brain. |
| EHR - Electronic Health Record- Term synonymous with Electronic Medical Record (EMR). |
| EKG/ECG- Equipment or medical procedure that measures how your heart works, and your doctor''''''''s interpretation of the EKG/ECG. |
| EMR - Electronic Medical Record- A computer-based medical record for a patient that provides secure, real-time data access, sharing and evaluation for medical care. |
| Electronic Claim- Insurance claim submitted to the insurance carrier via a central processing unit (CPU), tape diskette, direct date entry, direct wire, dial-in-telephone, digital fax, or personal computer download or upload. |
| Electronic Claims Professional (ECP)- Individual who converts insurance claims to standardized electronic format and transmits electronic insurance claims date to the insurance carrier or clearinghouse to help the physician receive payment. |
| Electronic Funds Transfer- A paperless computerized system enabling funds to be debited, credited, or transferred, eliminating the need fore personal handling of checks. |
| Eligible Payment Amount- Those medical services that an insurance company pays for. |
| Emergency Care- Care given for a medical emergency when you believe that your health is in serious danger when every second counts. |
| Emergency Room- A special part of a hospital that treats patients with emergency or urgent medical problems. |
| Employer Identification number (EI)- An individual''''''''s federal tax identification number issued by the Internal Revenue Service for income tax purposes. |
| Enrollee- A person who is covered by health insurance. |
| EPR - Electronic Patient Record- Term synonymous with Electronic Medical Record (EMR). |
| Estimated Insurance- Estimated cost paid by your insurance company. |
| Estimated Amount Due- How much the doctor or hospital estimates you or your insurance company owes. |
| Explanation of Benefits (EOB/EOMB)- The notice you receive from your insurance company after getting medical services from a doctor or hospital. It tells you what was billed, the payment amount approved by your insurance, the amount paid, and what you have to pay. |
| External Cause of Injury Code- A code describing a place or item that may have caused injuries, poisoning, or health problems. |
