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Dell Children's Health Plan

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Summary

Dell Children's Health Plan is a dental and medical payer operating in Texas. Claims route under payer ID 38261, with 3 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
38261Also seen as 7061, 74272, 9444
Also known as
DCHP - Texas Medicaid, United States Health and Life Insurance Company
Service area
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)RequiredSame day

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Dell Children's Health Plan?
The payer ID for Dell Children's Health Plan is 38261. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 7061, 74272, 9444.
Does Dell Children's Health Plan require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Dell Children's Health Plan requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
What states does Dell Children's Health Plan cover?
Dell Children's Health Plan operates in TX. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
What types of coverage does Dell Children's Health Plan offer?
Dell Children's Health Plan covers dental and medical.
Can I submit claims to Dell Children's Health Plan electronically?
Yes. Dell Children's Health Plan 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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