First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid

Summary

First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid is a dental and medical payer operating in South Carolina. Claims route under payer ID 23285, with 6 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.

At a glance

Payer ID

23285Also seen as 10520, 16608, 2890, 7544, SCSLHT, SHSC

Also known as

FCSH, First Choice by Select Health, First Choice by Select Health South Carolina, Select Health South Carolina

Service area

SC

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

Common questions

What is the payer ID for First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid?

The payer ID for First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid is 23285. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10520, 16608, 2890, 7544.

Does First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid require ERA enrollment?

Yes. First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.

What states does First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid cover?

First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid operates in SC. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

What types of coverage does First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid offer?

First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid covers dental and medical.

Can I submit claims to First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid electronically?

Yes. First Choice by Select Health South Carolina - Medicaid is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).