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Member

Enrollment, eligibility, demographics and plan attribution

2,833 member terms

payer paid amountpyr_pd_amt

Dollar amount remitted by the insurance payer toward a specific claim or service line after applying contractual adjustments, deductibles, copays, and coordination of benefits. Recorded during remittance processing and used in revenue cycle reconciliation and accounts receivable reporting.

payer paid datepyr_pd_dt

Date on which the insurance payer issued payment for a claim, as recorded on the remittance advice or electronic funds transfer notification. Used in revenue cycle management to calculate days in accounts receivable, track cash flow, and identify delayed or outstanding reimbursements.

payer parentpyr_prnt

Identifier or name of the parent insurance organization to which a subsidiary or regional payer entity belongs. Used in payer hierarchy management to aggregate claims data, negotiate contracts, and report financials across related payer entities under a common corporate structure.

payer percentagepyr_pct

The contractual or coordination-of-benefits percentage representing the share of allowed charges an insurance payer is responsible for reimbursing. Used in claims adjudication, secondary billing calculations, and cost-sharing analysis across payer contracts and plan types.

payer periodpyr_prd

The defined time interval during which an insurance payer's contractual terms, fee schedules, or coverage obligations are active and applicable. Used in claims processing, contract management, and eligibility verification to validate whether services fall within the payer's coverage window.

payer phonepyr_ph

Primary telephone contact number for an insurance payer's provider services or claims inquiry department. Used by billing staff to verify eligibility, follow up on claim status, resolve payment disputes, and obtain authorizations through voice-based payer communication channels.

payer planpyr_pln

The specific insurance benefit plan offered by a payer under which a member is enrolled, such as an HMO, PPO, or high-deductible health plan. Used in claims adjudication, eligibility verification, and benefits configuration to apply the correct coverage rules and cost-sharing parameters.

payer policy numberpyr_pol_nbr

Unique identifier assigned to an insurance policy issued by a payer, used to link members to their specific coverage contract. Referenced during claims submission, eligibility verification, and coordination of benefits to confirm active coverage and apply the correct plan benefits.

payer preferred namepyr_pref_nm

The commonly recognized or branded display name of an insurance payer, which may differ from its legal entity name. Used in billing interfaces, member communications, and reporting systems to present a consistent and recognizable payer label across claims and administrative workflows.

payer pricepyr_prc

The contracted or allowed dollar amount that an insurance payer has agreed to reimburse for a specific service, procedure, or item under a negotiated fee schedule. Used in revenue cycle modeling, contract performance analysis, and reimbursement benchmarking across payer agreements.

payer primary indicatorpyr_prim_ind

Flag designating whether an insurance payer is the primary payer responsible for first-dollar claim adjudication for a member. Used in coordination of benefits workflows to sequence payer liability correctly and ensure claims are submitted to the appropriate payer in the correct order.

payer prioritypyr_prty

Numeric ranking that establishes the order in which multiple insurance payers are billed for a member's claims under coordination of benefits rules. Ensures the primary payer is adjudicated before secondary or tertiary payers, preventing duplicate payment and incorrect liability assignment.

payer pulsepyr_pulse

Appears to be a data mapping error. Pulse is a clinical vital sign representing heart rate and has no valid definition in the context of an insurance payer entity. This field requires review and reclassification to determine its intended meaning within the payer data domain.

payer quantitypyr_qty

Numeric count associated with a payer-related transaction or configuration record, such as the number of covered members, authorized units of service, or claim line items subject to a specific payer rule. Context-dependent and used in benefits administration and claims analysis reporting.

payer racepyr_race

Appears to be a data mapping error. Race is a member demographic attribute and has no valid definition in the context of an insurance payer entity. This field requires review to determine whether it was misassigned from a member or patient record within the data model.

payer ratepyr_rt

The reimbursement rate negotiated between a payer and a provider under a contractual fee schedule, expressed as a dollar amount or percentage of billed charges per service unit. Used in contract modeling, payment reconciliation, and financial forecasting across payer and provider agreements.

payer ratingpyr_rtg

A scored assessment assigned to an insurance company reflecting its financial stability, claims processing performance, or network reliability. Used in claims adjudication and contract management to prioritize payer relationships and evaluate reimbursement risk.

payer ratiopyr_ratio

The proportional measure comparing an insurance company's payments, denials, or claim volumes against a benchmark or total. Used in revenue cycle analytics to evaluate payer mix, reimbursement efficiency, and financial performance across the claims portfolio.

payer reasonpyr_rsn

The coded or free-text explanation provided by an insurance company for a claims decision, including payment adjustments, denials, or underpayments. Used in remittance processing and appeals workflows to document and resolve claim discrepancies.

payer received datepyr_rcvd_dt

The date on which an insurance company received a submitted claim, prior authorization request, or supporting documentation. Used in claims tracking and compliance workflows to calculate processing timelines and identify delays in payer adjudication.

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