EB Eligibility or Benefit Information
EB Eligibility or Benefit Information
To supply eligibility or benefit information
Position
Element
Name
Type
Requirement
Min
Max
Repeat
EB-01
Eligibility or Benefit Information
Identifier (ID)
Mandatory
1
2
-
Code identifying eligibility or benefit information
EB01 qualifies EB06 through EB10.
EB-02
Coverage Level Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
3
3
-
Code indicating the level of coverage being provided for this insured
EB-03
Service Type Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
2
-
Code identifying the classification of service
EB-04
Insurance Type Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
3
-
Code identifying the type of insurance policy within a specific insurance program
EB-05
Plan Coverage Description
String (AN)
Optional
1
50
-
A description or number that identifies the plan or coverage
EB-06
Time Period Qualifier
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
2
-
Code defining periods
EB-07
Monetary Amount
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
15
-
Monetary amount
EB-08
Percent
Decimal number (R)
Optional
1
10
-
Percentage expressed as a decimal
EB-09
Quantity Qualifier
Identifier (ID)
Conditional
2
2
-
Code specifying the type of quantity
EB-10
Quantity
Decimal number (R)
Conditional
1
15
-
Numeric value of quantity
EB-11
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
-
Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response
EB11 is the authorization or certification indicator. A "Y" value indicates that an authorization or certification is required per plan provisions. An "N" value indicates that an authorization or certification is not required per plan provisions. A "U" value indicates it is unknown whether the plan provisions require an authorization or certification.
EB-12
Yes/No Condition or Response Code
Identifier (ID)
Optional
1
1
-
Code indicating a Yes or No condition or response
EB12 is the plan network indicator. A "Y" value indicates the benefits identified are considered In-Plan-Network. An "N" value indicates that the benefits identified are considered Out-Of-Plan-Network. A "U" value indicates it is unknown whether the benefits identified are part of the Plan Network.
EB-13
Optional
-