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First Choice Health

medical

Summary

First Choice Health is a medical payer operating in 8 states. Claims route under payer ID 91131, 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 activates within hours.

At a glance

Payer ID
91131Also seen as 14416, 6453, 6554, FRSTC
Also known as
First Choice Health Network, Sound Health
Service area
AK, ID, MT, ND, OR, SD, WA, WY

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 First Choice Health?
The payer ID for First Choice Health is 91131. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 14416, 6453, 6554, FRSTC.
Does First Choice Health require ERA enrollment?
Yes. First Choice Health requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
What states does First Choice Health cover?
First Choice Health operates in AK, ID, MT, ND, OR, SD, WA, WY. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
What types of coverage does First Choice Health offer?
First Choice Health covers medical.
Can I submit claims to First Choice Health electronically?
Yes. First Choice Health 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 Spot something out of date?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.