Employee Benefit Services
dentalmedical
Summary
Employee Benefit Services is a dental and medical payer. Claims route under payer ID 37216, 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 takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
37216Also seen as 2836, 7528, Z96292- Also known as
- Employee Benefit Services South Carolina
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 | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Employee Benefit Services?
- The payer ID for Employee Benefit Services is 37216. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 2836, 7528, Z96292.
- Does Employee Benefit Services require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Employee Benefit Services requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What types of coverage does Employee Benefit Services offer?
- Employee Benefit Services covers dental and medical.
- Can I submit claims to Employee Benefit Services electronically?
- Yes. Employee Benefit Services 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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