Import an ANSI 835 (ERA) File

Import an ANSI 835 (ERA) File

AlertTo successfully import an ANSI, the file must be an 835 File from the Payer. Other file types (such as Excel files) will not be imported.

After the initial ERA setup, ANSI ERA (835) files are imported automatically into the System with no User intervention needed.

  • However, when first implementing, it is common for ERAs to be routed to your old Clearinghouse.
  • Files from the old (legacy) System can be imported manually into the new System, which means Payments do not need to be manually posted.

IdeaThis feature can be activated in System Settings. (System Settings > Payments > IMPORTERA - Manually Import 835 > Y)


Note: To import an 835 file, it must be saved to your local computer.

  • A single 835 can contain multiple ERAs/Checks.
  • All of the ERAs/checks will be imported when using the 835 manual import function.
  • Each ERA/Check will be listed separately.


Import an ERA 835

  1. From Payments on the Left Side Menu, select All ERAS.

  1. Select the Import button.
  2. Choose File: Select the 835 File that was saved to your computer.
  3. Select the Parse button.
  4. If the 835 File was parsed successfully, the button to Create ERA will display.

835 File Imported


Delete an Imported ERA

Imported ERAs can be deleted if you do not need the file or it was created in error.

AlertIf the Imported ERA has been applied (posted), it must be unapplied before it can be deleted.

  1. On the ERA List, select the checkbox on the Imported ERA File to be delete.
  2. Select the Delete button.
  3. Enter a Reason for the deletion.
  4. Select the Delete button.


Mixed ERAs

The initial ERAs often contain a mix of Payments belonging to the new System and the old (legacy) System.

  • The Payments associated with the new System are automatically posted in the new System.
  • Payments linked to the legacy system are automatically flagged for posting in your old System.

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