APWUHP
dentalmedicalvision
Summary
APWUHP is a dental, medical, and vision payer. Claims route under payer ID APWU, with 8 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, dental claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
APWUAlso seen as 00245, 10016, 44444, 44445, 4503, 6436 and 2 more- Also known as
- APWU Health Plan, American Postal Workers Union, American Postal Workers Union Health Plan
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 |
| Dental claims (837D) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for APWUHP?
- The payer ID for APWUHP is APWU. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00245, 10016, 44444, 44445.
- Does APWUHP require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. APWUHP requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What types of coverage does APWUHP offer?
- APWUHP covers dental, medical, and vision.
- Can I submit claims to APWUHP electronically?
- Yes. APWUHP is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, dental claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P), institutional (837I), and dental (837D).
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 Spot something out of date?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.