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Aetna Better Health Louisiana

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Summary

Aetna Better Health Louisiana is a medical payer operating in Louisiana. Claims route under payer ID 128LA, with 5 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.

At a glance

Payer ID
128LAAlso seen as 11008, 128LAMA, 7183, 8621, ABHLA
Also known as
Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
Service area
LA

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Eligibility checks (270/271)Not requiredImmediate
Claim status (276/277)Not requiredImmediate
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSeveral weeks

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Aetna Better Health Louisiana?
The payer ID for Aetna Better Health Louisiana is 128LA. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 11008, 128LAMA, 7183, 8621.
Does Aetna Better Health Louisiana require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Aetna Better Health Louisiana requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
What states does Aetna Better Health Louisiana cover?
Aetna Better Health Louisiana operates in LA. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
What types of coverage does Aetna Better Health Louisiana offer?
Aetna Better Health Louisiana covers medical.
Can I submit claims to Aetna Better Health Louisiana electronically?
Yes. Aetna Better Health Louisiana is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).

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