Health First Colorado

Summary

Health First Colorado is a dental, medical, and vision payer operating in Colorado. Claims route under payer ID COTXIX, with 11 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

COTXIXAlso seen as 100083, 10065, 1496, 1548I, 166, 77016 and 5 more

Also known as

Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy & Financing, Colorado Medicaid, Colorado Medical Assistance Program, Medicaid Colorado

Service area

CO

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 Health First Colorado?

The payer ID for Health First Colorado is COTXIX. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 100083, 10065, 1496, 1548I.

Does Health First Colorado require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Health First Colorado requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.

What states does Health First Colorado cover?

Health First Colorado operates in CO. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

What types of coverage does Health First Colorado offer?

Health First Colorado covers dental, medical, and vision.

Can I submit claims to Health First Colorado electronically?

Yes. Health First Colorado 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).