Aetna Better Health Texas
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Summary
Aetna Better Health Texas is a dental and medical payer operating in Texas. Claims route under payer ID 38692, with 6 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
38692Also seen as 00405, 10895T, 10896, 2142, 2933, ABHTX- Also known as
- Aetna Better Health of Texas, Aetna Texas Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program
- Service area
- TX
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility checks (270/271) | Not required | Immediate |
| Claim status (276/277) | Not required | Immediate |
| Professional claims (837P) | Not required | Immediate |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Aetna Better Health Texas?
- The payer ID for Aetna Better Health Texas is 38692. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00405, 10895T, 10896, 2142.
- Does Aetna Better Health Texas require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Aetna Better Health Texas requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Aetna Better Health Texas cover?
- Aetna Better Health Texas operates in TX. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
- What types of coverage does Aetna Better Health Texas offer?
- Aetna Better Health Texas covers dental and medical.
- Can I submit claims to Aetna Better Health Texas electronically?
- Yes. Aetna Better Health Texas 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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