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EOB vs bill vs superbill
Understand what each document is for, who issues it, and how BenAsk uses them in claim workflows.
Bill / invoice
What you or your insurer owes the provider. May show CPT codes, charges, and payments.
Superbill / itemized statement
A detailed statement from a provider that supports out-of-network or reimbursement claims; often includes diagnosis and procedure coding.
EOB (Explanation of Benefits)
A statement from your insurer describing how a claim was processed—not a bill by itself. Pair EOBs with bills to reconcile patient responsibility.
FAQ
- Why does BenAsk ask for an itemized bill?
Carriers need coded line items to adjudicate many out-of-network claims.