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Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP)

Part of Cook Children's Health Care System

Medicaid managed caredentalmedical
Typical enrollment turnaround
60-90 days

Summary

Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP) is a Medicaid managed care organization, part of Cook Children's Health Care System, offering dental and medical coverage operating in Texas. Claims route under payer ID CCHP1, with 4 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through Cook Children's 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 takes a few days.

At a glance

Payer ID
CCHP1Also seen as 10610, 4751, 8924, COOKCH
Also known as
Cook Children's Health Plan
Uses CAQH
YesApplication route: Payer portal application
Service area
TX (North TX)

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)RequiredA few days

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP)?
The payer ID for Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP) is CCHP1. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10610, 4751, 8924, COOKCH.
How long does Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP) provider enrollment take?
Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP) provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
Does Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP) require CAQH?
Yes. Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP) uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
Does Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP) require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP) requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.
What states does Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP) cover?
Cook Children's Health Plan (CHIP) operates in TX (North TX). 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.