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EDI Translator
A software tool for accepting an EDI transmission and converting the data into another format, or for converting a non-EDI data file into an EDI format for transmission.
Effective Date
Under HIPAA, this is the date that a final rule is effective, which is usually 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register.
EIN
Employer Identification Number.
Electronic Commerce (EC)
The exchange of business information by electronic means.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
This usually means X12 and similar variable-length formats for the ele Electronic data: data that is recorded or transmitted electronically, while non-electronic data would be everything else. Special cases would be data transmitted by fax and audio systems, which is, in principle, transmitted electronically, but which lacks the underlying structure usually needed to support automated interpretation of its contents.
Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC)
A healthcare organization that tests transactions for consistency with the HIPAA requirements, and that accredits health care clearinghouses.
Emergency Procedures
Electronic Media Claims (EMC): This term usually refers to a flat file format used to transmit or transport claims, such as the 192-byte UB-92 Institutional EMC format and the 320-byte Professional EMC NSF.
Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA)
Any of several electronic formats for explaining the payments of health care claims.
Electronic Vaulting
Electronically forwarding backup data to an offsite server or storage facility. Vaulting eliminates the need for tape shipment and therefore significantly shortens the time required to move the data offsite.
Emergency Operations Center
A facility, which is separate from the main facility, with adequate communications equipment from which initial recovery efforts are manned and media-business communications are maintained. This facility is used temporarily by the management team to begin coordinating the recovery process and is used until the alternate sites are ready. Also referred to as a Command Center. A plan of action to commence immediately to prevent the loss of life and minimize injury and property damage.
EMR
Electronic Medical Record.
Encoded data
data represented by some identification or classification scheme, such as a provider identifier or a procedure code. Non-encoded data would be more nearly free-form, such as a name, a street address, or a description.
EOB
Explanation of Benefits.
EOMB
Explanation of Medicare Benefits, Explanation of Medicaid Benefits, or Explanation of Member Benefits.
EPSDT
Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment.
ERISA
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.
ESRD
End-Stage Renal Disease.
