Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR)
medical
Summary
Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR) is a medical payer operating in Texas. Claims route under payer ID CCHP9, with 2 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 takes a few days.
At a glance
- Payer ID
CCHP9Also seen as 4752, 9580- Also known as
- Cook Children's Health Plan STAR, Cook Children's Star Plan
- Service area
- TX
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 | A few days |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR)?
- The payer ID for Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR) is CCHP9. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 4752, 9580.
- Does Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR) require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR) 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 (STAR) cover?
- Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR) operates in TX. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
- What types of coverage does Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR) offer?
- Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR) covers medical.
- Can I submit claims to Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR) electronically?
- Yes. Cook Children's Health Plan (STAR) is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).
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