What information does a Remittance Advice provide?

• A. A reminder for the patient to pay a bill.
• B. Information about the claim status sent directly to the provider along with payment details.
• C. Patient's health record update.
• D. Insurance policy terms.

Answer: (B)

Remittance advice focuses on how the payer processed a submitted claim and what funds were issued. It provides the claim status (paid, denied, or partially paid), the payment amount, any adjustments or write-offs, the allowed amount, and the patient’s remaining responsibility. It may also include payer and claim identifiers and payment details like the check or EFT date. This documentation is sent to the provider so the office can post the payment correctly to the patient ledger and update accounts receivable. It isn’t a reminder to the patient, it doesn’t update the patient’s health record, and it doesn’t outline insurance policy terms.