Hospital Document Types

What's the difference between an Itemized Bill, EOB and Medical Record? We break it down.
Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) - Explained
An Explanation of Benefits tells you how much of your hospital bill your insurance plan will cover, and how much you're responsible for paying. Your e...
Medical Records - Detailed Components
Sometimes, Goodbill will require specific documents if they are missing from the Medical Record visit notes.  Here, we explain the different types of ...
Medical Records - Explained
Your medical record contains important notes from the physician you saw at the hospital, including your diagnoses, lab results, and other medical insi...
Professional Bills - Explained
If you saw a physician during your hospital visit, you may receive charges for their professional time and care in a separate bill from your hospital ...
Consolidated Summary - Explained
A consolidated sumamry is often the kind of bill you get in the mail, but they aren't as detailed as itemized bills, and can often obscure errors or i...
UB-04s - Explained
The UB-04 is a standardized claim form your hospital uses to bill your insurance provider for the procedures you received. It’s generally a single pag...
Itemized Bill - Explained
A hospital’s itemized bill is the key to understanding exactly which services went into your hospital’s calculations, unlocking your ability to flag a...