Eligibility and Benefits Verification
This dataset provides granular, real-time details on patient insurance eligibility and benefits, including coverage status, effective dates, deductibles, copays, prior authorization requirements, and benefit limitations as transmitted via 270/271 EDI transactions. It is ideal for healthcare providers, payers, and revenue cycle teams seeking to streamline eligibility checks, prevent claim denials, and optimize patient financial counseling.
Sample rows
preview · 8 of 110 rows · all 20 columns| transaction_idstring | coverage_typestring | coinsurance_percentagefloat | prior_authorization_requiredboolean | benefit_limit_typestring | patient_idstring | payer_idstring | provider_idstring | coverage_statusstring | coverage_effective_datedate | coverage_end_datedate | deductible_met_amountfloat | deductible_total_amountfloat | copay_amountfloat | benefit_limit_valuefloat | service_type_codestring | service_type_descriptionstring | transaction_datetimedatetime | response_codestring | response_messagestring |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRX00001 | medical | 20 | false | annual | PAT0001 | PYR1001 | PRV2001 | active | 2023-03-18 | blank | 185.23 | 1200 | 25 | 10000 | 30 | Health Benefit Plan Coverage | 2024-04-11T09:46:00 | approved | Eligibility and benefits confirmed for medical coverage. Annual limit is $10,000. |
| TRX00002 | dental | 15 | false | visit | PAT0002 | PYR1002 | PRV2002 | active | 2022-09-03 | blank | 60.5 | 200 | 45 | 8 | 35 | Routine Dental | 2024-02-21T14:20:00 | approved | Dental coverage active. Visit limit is 8/year. |
| TRX00003 | pharmacy | 0 | false | dollar | PAT0003 | PYR1003 | PRV2003 | terminated | 2022-04-01 | 2023-11-15 | 75 | 75 | 0 | 15000 | 48 | Pharmacy Coverage | 2024-01-05T10:32:00 | denied | Coverage terminated as of 2023-11-15. No pharmacy benefits available. |
| TRX00004 | medical | 10 | true | dollar | PAT0004 | PYR1004 | PRV2004 | pending | 2024-04-02 | blank | 0 | 1800 | 35 | 20000 | 30 | Specialist Visit | 2024-04-10T11:04:00 | pending | Prior authorization required for coverage activation. Authorization details sent to provider. |
| TRX00005 | vision | 0 | false | annual | PAT0005 | PYR1005 | PRV2005 | active | 2021-06-25 | blank | 15 | 75 | 20 | 300 | 47 | Vision Exam | 2024-03-19T15:18:00 | approved | Vision benefits confirmed. Annual limit is $300. |
| TRX00006 | other | 100 | true | other | PAT0006 | PYR1001 | PRV2001 | inactive | 2020-01-10 | 2023-06-01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 99 | Other Coverage Type | 2024-02-10T13:00:00 | error | Coverage is inactive. Prior authorization required for legacy services. |
| TRX00007 | dental | 20 | false | visit | PAT0007 | PYR1002 | PRV2002 | active | 2023-10-14 | blank | 120 | 250 | 60 | 10 | 35 | Preventive Dental | 2024-04-09T10:20:00 | approved | Dental coverage confirmed. Preventive services up to 10 visits. |
| TRX00008 | pharmacy | 5 | false | dollar | PAT0008 | PYR1003 | PRV2003 | active | 2022-05-30 | blank | 10 | 50 | 7.5 | 5000 | 48 | Pharmacy Benefits | 2024-03-15T17:12:00 | approved | Pharmacy coverage active. Annual dollar limit is $5,000. |
| TRX00009 | vision | 0 | true | visit | PAT0009 | PYR1004 | PRV2004 | pending | 2024-04-05 | blank | 0 | 40 | 18 | 2 | 47 | Contact Lens | 2024-04-10T16:55:00 | pending | Prior authorization required for vision coverage. Contact lens fitting to be reviewed. |
| TRX00010 | medical | 15 | false | annual | PAT0010 | PYR1005 | PRV2005 | active | 2022-12-15 | blank | 900 | 900 | 30 | 15000 | 30 | Emergency Room | 2024-04-09T08:51:00 | approved | Eligibility confirmed. Deductible fully met for coverage period. |
| TRX00011 | vision | 0 | false | annual | PAT0011 | PYR1001 | PRV2001 | terminated | 2021-09-10 | 2023-12-31 | 50 | 75 | 0 | 200 | 47 | Vision Hardware | 2024-02-15T12:43:00 | denied | Vision benefits terminated as of 2023-12-31. No active coverage. |
| TRX00012 | dental | 0 | false | lifetime | PAT0012 | PYR1002 | PRV2002 | inactive | 2021-04-11 | 2023-04-30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3000 | 35 | Orthodontic Care | 2024-01-21T10:38:00 | denied | Dental coverage inactive. Lifetime benefit limit reached. |
| TRX00013 | pharmacy | 20 | true | dollar | PAT0013 | PYR1003 | PRV2003 | pending | 2024-04-07 | blank | 0 | 20 | 2.5 | 7500 | 48 | High-cost Drug Coverage | 2024-04-10T18:10:00 | pending | Prior authorization required for pharmacy coverage. Awaiting approval. |
| TRX00014 | vision | 0 | false | visit | PAT0014 | PYR1004 | PRV2004 | active | 2022-03-21 | blank | 5 | 60 | 22 | 3 | 47 | Vision Exam | 2024-03-28T09:12:00 | approved | Vision coverage active. 3 visits allowed per year. |
| TRX00015 | medical | 20 | false | annual | PAT0015 | PYR1005 | PRV2005 | active | 2023-02-02 | blank | 420 | 1000 | 30 | 12000 | 30 | Health Benefit Plan Coverage | 2024-04-06T13:47:00 | approved | Medical coverage confirmed. Annual deductible met: $420/$1000. |
| TRX00016 | other | 100 | true | other | PAT0016 | PYR1001 | PRV2001 | terminated | 2019-07-19 | 2022-08-05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 999999.99 | 99 | Genetic Counseling | 2024-03-02T11:00:00 | error | Coverage terminated. Authorization required for special program. |
| TRX00017 | pharmacy | 10 | false | dollar | PAT0017 | PYR1002 | PRV2002 | active | 2023-07-10 | blank | 50 | 60 | 9 | 12000 | 48 | Pharmacy Coverage | 2024-03-15T09:24:00 | approved | Pharmacy benefits confirmed. Deductible met: $50/$60. |
| TRX00018 | dental | 0 | false | lifetime | PAT0018 | PYR1003 | PRV2003 | active | 2021-11-30 | blank | 35 | 150 | 20 | 4000 | 35 | Preventive Dental | 2024-02-25T13:51:00 | approved | Dental benefits active. Lifetime benefit limit applies. |
| TRX00019 | other | 100 | true | other | PAT0019 | PYR1004 | PRV2004 | pending | 2024-04-09 | blank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 99 | Alternative Therapy | 2024-04-10T12:19:00 | pending | Authorization required for coverage of Alternative Therapy services. |
| TRX00020 | medical | 15 | false | annual | PAT0020 | PYR1005 | PRV2005 | active | 2022-07-01 | blank | 700 | 1500 | 27 | 12000 | 30 | Health Benefit Plan Coverage | 2024-03-18T10:48:00 | approved | Medical coverage confirmed. Annual limit: $12,000. |
What the 110 rows show
from the 110-row sampleOther (coverage type) stands out: mean coinsurance_
- 28%prior_
authorization_ required = true - 10median coinsurance_
percentage - 4coverage statuses
- 4response codes
- 5service type codes
- 18service type descriptions
Median 10, from 0 to 100.
- string 11
- float 5
- date 2
- datetime 1
- boolean 1
Columns
20 columns in four groups| column | type | description | example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text 11 columns | |||
transaction_id | string | Unique identifier for the eligibility verification transaction (270/271 EDI).unique | TRX00001 |
patient_id | string | Unique identifier for the patient whose eligibility is being checked. | PAT0001 |
payer_id | string | Unique identifier for the insurance payer. | PYR1001 |
provider_id | string | Unique identifier for the healthcare provider submitting the eligibility check. | PRV2001 |
coverage_status | string | Current coverage status for the patient (e.g., active, inactive, terminated, pending).active · inactive · terminated · pending | active |
coverage_type | string | Type of insurance coverage (e.g., medical, dental, vision, pharmacy).medical · dental · vision · pharmacy · other | medical |
benefit_limit_type | string | Type of benefit limitation (e.g., annual, lifetime, visit, dollar).annual · lifetime · visit · dollar · other · optional | annual |
service_type_code | string | Standard code indicating the type of service (e.g., 30 for health benefit plan coverage).5 codes · optional | 30 |
service_type_description | string | Description of the service type covered.optional | Routine Dental |
response_code | string | Code indicating the outcome of the eligibility check (e.g., approved, denied, error).approved · denied · error · pending | approved |
response_message | string | Detailed message or notes returned from the payer regarding eligibility or benefits.optional | Eligibility and benefits … |
| Numbers 5 columns | |||
deductible_met_amount | float | Amount of deductible that has been met by the patient for the coverage period.0 or more · optional | 185.23 |
deductible_total_amount | float | Total deductible amount required for the coverage period.0 or more · optional | 1200 |
copay_amount | float | Copay amount required for the covered service.0 or more · optional | 25 |
coinsurance_percentage | float | Percentage of coinsurance required for the covered service.0 to 100 · optional | 20 |
benefit_limit_value | float | Value of the benefit limitation (e.g., number of visits, dollar amount).0 or more · optional | 10000 |
| Dates and times 3 columns | |||
coverage_effective_date | date | Date when the coverage became effective. | 2023-03-18 |
coverage_end_date | date | Date when the coverage ends or ended (if applicable).optional | 2023-11-15 |
transaction_datetime | datetime | Date and time when the eligibility check transaction occurred. | 2024-04-11T09:46:00 |
| True or false 1 column | |||
prior_authorization_required | boolean | Indicates if prior authorization is required for the service. | false |
Use it for
A healthcare dashboard
The prior_
authorization_ required rate, coinsurance_ percentage by coverage_ type and a breakdown of benefit_ limit_ type. Excel, Power BI or Tableau. Why do the 15 other rows have a mean coinsurance_
percentage of 100.0? A root-cause class exercise
Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.
- Transactions110TRX0000120medicalTRX0000410medicalTRX00006100other
A software demo
Believable transactions with patient_
id, payer_ id and provider_ id to fill a screen in front of a buyer.
blueprint · eligibility-and-benefits-verification
Behind this dataset
Same schema. As many rows as you need.
These 110 rows came out of a blueprint — 20 columns with generation rules behind each one. Open it in Data Factory to retune a column, add your own, wire in foreign keys, and run it at the size you actually need.
- 270 EDI transaction: eligibility inquiry
- 271 EDI transaction: eligibility response
- Patient identifier: member ID, SSN, DOB
- Subscriber vs dependent relationship
- Coverage status: active, inactive, terminated
- Effective date and termination date
- Plan type: HMO, PPO, EPO, POS, HDHP
- Deductible: individual and family amounts, remaining
1 credit per row. New accounts start with 25 free credits.
- Exports
- CSV, JSON, JSONL, Parquet, SQL, Excel, TSV, XML
- Licence
- yours to use, including commercially
- API slug
- eligibility-and-benefits-verification