Automated Benefit Services

Summary

Automated Benefit Services is a dental and medical payer. Claims route under payer ID 38259, with 5 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

38259Also seen as 10890, 3230, 8947, ABSERV, JFSCI

Also known as

ABS for SmartHealth, Ascension SmartHealth, US Health and Life, USHL, United Security Health and Life

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Automated Benefit Services?

The payer ID for Automated Benefit Services is 38259. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10890, 3230, 8947, ABSERV.

Does Automated Benefit Services require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Automated Benefit Services requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.

What types of coverage does Automated Benefit Services offer?

Automated Benefit Services covers dental and medical.

Can I submit claims to Automated Benefit Services electronically?

Yes. Automated Benefit Services is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).