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EEG- Equipment or medical procedure that measures electricity in the brain.

EKG/ECG -Equipment or medical procedure that measures how your heart works, and your doctor’s interpretation of the EKG/ECG.

Eligible Payment Amount -Those medical services that an insurance company pays for.

Emergency Care- Care given for a medical emergency when you believe that your health is in serious danger when every second counts.*

Emergency Room -A special part of a hospital that treats patients with emergency or urgent medical problems.

Estimated Insurance-Estimated cost paid by your insurance company.

Enrollee- A person who is covered by health insurance.

Estimated Amount Due -How much the doctor or hospital estimates you or your insurance company owes.

Explanation of Benefits (EOB/EOMB) -The notice you receive from your insurance company after getting medical services from a doctor or hospital. It tells you what was billed, the payment amount approved by your insurance, the amount paid, and what you have to pay.

External Cause of Injury Code -A code describing a place or item that may have caused injuries, poisoning, or health problems.