File Extension Database

Open ERA File

The ERA extension file is a data file that contains an Electronic Remittance Advice. An Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) is an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) version of a health insurance payment explanation.

This type of file provides details on the payment of claims from providers and, if the claims are not forthcoming, will contain the necessary explanations.

Explanations include inadmissibility codes and descriptions, found at the end of the ERA file.

Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) is sent directly to your account, allowing you to keep your billing records in a secure, centralized location.

Receiving an ERA file is a simple process and allows a shorter turnaround time on claims.

Through a clearinghouse, your payer will submit an ERA file whenever they receive and process an insurance claim.

At the time of writing, there is no knowledge of any software that opens and operates on these types of files.

How Can I Open ERA File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ERA file is to find a ERA file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ERA file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ERA file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ERA file opener then try to search online for "ERA viewer", "application to open ERA file" or "open ERA file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ERA file

How Can I Open ERA File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ERA file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ERA file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ERA file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ERA file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ERA file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ERA file then try to search for "ERA viewer", "application to open ERA file" or "read ERA file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ERA file

How Can I Open ERA File on Android

If you downloaded a ERA file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ERA file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ERA".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ERA viewer", "ERA file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ERA File on iPhone or iPad

To open ERA File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ERA file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ERA". This way you can find apps which can open ERA files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ERA viewer" or "ERA file" online in your favorite search engine.