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AmeriHealth NJ

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Summary

AmeriHealth NJ is a dental, medical, and vision payer operating in New Jersey. Claims route under payer ID 60061, with 4 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 activates within hours.

At a glance

Payer ID
60061Also seen as 3558, 4716, SX075, Z95397
Also known as
AmeriHealth Insurance Company of New Jersey, AmeriHealth Non-HMO (PPO) New Jersey, AmeriHealth Non-Health Maintenance Organization (Preferred Provider Organization) New Jersey, AmeriHealth PPO, Comprehensive Major Medical
Service area
NJ

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
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSame day

Common questions

What is the payer ID for AmeriHealth NJ?
The payer ID for AmeriHealth NJ is 60061. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 3558, 4716, SX075, Z95397.
Does AmeriHealth NJ require ERA enrollment?
Yes. AmeriHealth NJ requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
What states does AmeriHealth NJ cover?
AmeriHealth NJ operates in NJ. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
What types of coverage does AmeriHealth NJ offer?
AmeriHealth NJ covers dental, medical, and vision.
Can I submit claims to AmeriHealth NJ electronically?
Yes. AmeriHealth NJ 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 Spot something out of date?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.