AltaMed
dentalmedical
Summary
AltaMed is a dental and medical payer operating in California. Claims route under payer ID ALTAM, with 2 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
ALTAMAlso seen as 00201, 8152- Also known as
- AltaMed Health Services
- Service area
- CA
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 |
| 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 AltaMed?
- The payer ID for AltaMed is ALTAM. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00201, 8152.
- Does AltaMed require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. AltaMed requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does AltaMed cover?
- AltaMed operates in CA. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
- What types of coverage does AltaMed offer?
- AltaMed covers dental and medical.
- Can I submit claims to AltaMed electronically?
- Yes. AltaMed is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).
Compiled from public payer resources and clearinghouse catalogs. Details change often, so confirm with the payer before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.