EOB Posting & Adjustment Reconciliation

Q: Does the automation handle adjustment codes and write-offs correctly?

Yes. The automation recognizes standard adjustment codes and applies them to the correct claim records.

Q: What if the posted total does not match the EOB total?

The automation identifies the discrepancy, logs it, and notifies the bookkeeper with details about which claims or amounts do not match. The bookkeeper then investigates and resolves the issue.

Q: Can the automation work with our existing practice management system?

The automation integrates with most mainstream dental practice management and accounting systems. Your specific tools will be evaluated during setup to confirm compatibility.

Q: How much manual work remains after automation is in place?

The bookkeeper focuses on reviewing exceptions, investigating discrepancies, and approving posted records. Routine data entry and reconciliation are handled automatically.

Posting EOBs, reconciling adjustments, and flagging underpayments.

2.1k hrs

Manual time identified

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About This Automation

EOB posting and reconciliation requires manual data extraction from insurance documents and entry into accounting systems. Manual processing is time-consuming, error-prone, and delays month-end close.

Automation reads incoming EOBs, extracts payment and adjustment data, posts records directly to the practice management system, and validates totals against source documents. The result is faster processing, higher accuracy, and reduced administrative burden.

Key features:

Extract claim numbers, patient names, and payment amounts automatically from EOB PDFs using optical character recognition

Post payments and adjustments directly to the practice management system without manual data entry

Validate posted totals against EOB amounts and flag discrepancies for review

Maintain a complete log of all posted EOBs and their reconciliation status

Route exceptions and unmatched items to the bookkeeper for investigation

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Top friction points when done manually

The issues teams report most often with this process

#	Friction point	Companies Report This
1	Manual line-by-line data entry Bookkeeper must copy each claim detail from the EOB PDF into a spreadsheet or system, one line at a time.	80%
2	Reconciliation discrepancies Posted totals often do not match EOB totals, requiring time-consuming investigation and correction.	67%
3	Multi-system context switching Bookkeeper must navigate between email, PDF viewer, spreadsheet, and accounting software to complete one EOB.	53%
4	Delayed month-end close EOB processing backlog prevents timely reconciliation and financial reporting at month-end.	40%
5	Human transcription errors Manual data entry introduces typos and mismatched claim numbers that are caught only during reconciliation.	26%

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Automation readiness

How well-suited this process is for automation

Process Pain Score™

8.8/ 10

AI Fit Rating™

9.1/ 10

Automation Lift Index™

8.8/ 10

Hidden Overhead™

7.3/ 10

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. EOB Email Receivedtrigger

Workflow is triggered when an EOB email arrives in the inbox from a known insurance carrier address.

2. Extract EOB Data

The automation reads the EOB PDF attachment, identifies claim numbers, patient names, payment amounts, and adjustment codes, and structures the data for posting.

3. Post

The extracted data is automatically posted as payment and adjustment entries, matching claims by claim number and patient identifier.

4. Reconcile Amounts

The automation compares posted totals against EOB totals and flags any discrepancies for manual review.

5. Notify Bookkeeper

A summary message is sent confirming the EOB has been posted, the reconciliation status, and any flagged discrepancies requiring attention.

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Frequently asked questions

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What happens to EOBs that arrive in different formats from different carriers?

The automation learns carrier-specific EOB layouts and adjusts extraction patterns accordingly. Unusual or non-standard formats are flagged for manual review by the bookkeeper.

Does the automation handle adjustment codes and write-offs correctly?

What if the posted total does not match the EOB total?

Can the automation work with our existing practice management system?

How much manual work remains after automation is in place?

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Process pain:8.8/10

Mapped by:14 Companies

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