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Amerigroup

Part of Elevance Health

Medicaid managed caredentalmedicalvision
Typical enrollment turnaround
60-120 days

Summary

Amerigroup is a Medicaid managed care organization, part of Elevance Health, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in 22 states. Claims route under payer ID 26375, with 8 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-120 days, with applications through Wellpoint Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes a few days.

At a glance

Payer ID
26375Also seen as 10019, 1569, 1741, 26374, 26375MA, AMGRP and 2 more
Also known as
Amerigroup - DC,GA,NM,AZ,IA,NJ,TN,TX,WA, Amerigroup Community Care, WellPoint Maryland Incorporated, Wellpoint
Uses CAQH
YesApplication route: Payer portal application
Service area
22 states

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)RequiredA few days

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Amerigroup?
The payer ID for Amerigroup is 26375. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10019, 1569, 1741, 26374.
How long does Amerigroup provider enrollment take?
Amerigroup provider enrollment typically takes 60-120 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
Does Amerigroup require CAQH?
Yes. Amerigroup uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
Does Amerigroup require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Amerigroup requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.
What states does Amerigroup cover?
Amerigroup operates in 22 states. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

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.