AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
dentalmedical
Summary
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is a dental and medical payer operating in Louisiana. Claims route under payer ID LCARE, with 4 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
LCAREAlso seen as 10640, 27357, 4638, 6156- Also known as
- LA Care, LaCHIP
- Service area
- LA
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 AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana?
- The payer ID for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is LCARE. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10640, 27357, 4638, 6156.
- Does AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana cover?
- AmeriHealth Caritas 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 AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana offer?
- AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana covers dental and medical.
- Can I submit claims to AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana electronically?
- Yes. AmeriHealth Caritas 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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