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El Paso First Health Plans CHIP

medical

Summary

El Paso First Health Plans CHIP is a medical payer operating in Texas. Claims route under payer ID EPF03, with 4 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 several weeks.

At a glance

Payer ID
EPF03Also seen as 12T27, 15534, 4289, ELPASO
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)RequiredA few days
Institutional claims (837I)RequiredA few days
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSeveral weeks

Common questions

What is the payer ID for El Paso First Health Plans CHIP?
The payer ID for El Paso First Health Plans CHIP is EPF03. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 12T27, 15534, 4289, ELPASO.
Does El Paso First Health Plans CHIP require ERA enrollment?
Yes. El Paso First Health Plans CHIP requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
What states does El Paso First Health Plans CHIP cover?
El Paso First Health Plans CHIP operates in TX. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
What types of coverage does El Paso First Health Plans CHIP offer?
El Paso First Health Plans CHIP covers medical.
Can I submit claims to El Paso First Health Plans CHIP electronically?
Yes. El Paso First Health Plans CHIP is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).

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 Spot something out of date?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.