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AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia

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Summary

AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia is a dental and medical payer operating in the District of Columbia. Claims route under payer ID 77002, with 7 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
77002Also seen as 11193, 46148, 5670, 6441, A5420, AHCDC and 1 more
Also known as
AmeriHealth Caritas DC
Service area
DC

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 AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia?
The payer ID for AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia is 77002. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 11193, 46148, 5670, 6441.
Does AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia require ERA enrollment?
Yes. AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
What states does AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia cover?
AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia operates in DC. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
What types of coverage does AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia offer?
AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia covers dental and medical.
Can I submit claims to AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia electronically?
Yes. AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia 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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