Community First Health Plans
Part of University Health
Summary
Community First Health Plans is a regional health plan, part of University Health, offering medical coverage operating in Texas. Claims route under payer ID COMMF, with 6 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through CFHP Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. 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
COMMFAlso seen as 11222, 14375, 3809, 42723, 8925, EXFCY- Also known as
- First Community Health Plan, University Health System
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: Payer portal application
- Service area
- TX (San Antonio area)
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 |
| Professional claims (837P) | Not required | Immediate |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Same day |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Community First Health Plans?
- The payer ID for Community First Health Plans is COMMF. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 11222, 14375, 3809, 42723.
- How long does Community First Health Plans provider enrollment take?
- Community First Health Plans provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does Community First Health Plans require CAQH?
- Yes. Community First Health Plans uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does Community First Health Plans require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Community First Health Plans requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
- What states does Community First Health Plans cover?
- Community First Health Plans operates in TX (San Antonio area). Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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.