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First Choice Medical Group

medical

Summary

First Choice Medical Group is a medical payer. Claims route under payer ID FCMG1, with 1 alternate ID in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.

At a glance

Payer ID
FCMG1Also seen as 7238

Clearinghouse transaction setup

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

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSeveral weeks

Common questions

What is the payer ID for First Choice Medical Group?
The payer ID for First Choice Medical Group is FCMG1. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 7238.
Does First Choice Medical Group require ERA enrollment?
Yes. First Choice Medical Group requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
What types of coverage does First Choice Medical Group offer?
First Choice Medical Group covers medical.
Can I submit claims to First Choice Medical Group electronically?
Yes. First Choice Medical Group is reachable through clearinghouses for 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 Spot something out of date?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.