Community Health Options
dentalmedical
Summary
Community Health Options is a dental and medical payer operating in Maine. Claims route under payer ID 45341, with 5 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 activates within hours.
At a glance
- Payer ID
45341Also seen as 11122, 6827, 7608, MECOH, MNCHO- Also known as
- Maine Community Health Options
- Service area
- ME
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 | Same day |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Community Health Options?
- The payer ID for Community Health Options is 45341. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 11122, 6827, 7608, MECOH.
- Does Community Health Options require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Community Health Options requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
- What states does Community Health Options cover?
- Community Health Options operates in ME. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
- What types of coverage does Community Health Options offer?
- Community Health Options covers dental and medical.
- Can I submit claims to Community Health Options electronically?
- Yes. Community Health Options 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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