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Howard County Government (Maryland)

medical

Summary

Howard County Government (Maryland) is a medical payer. Claims route under payer ID J1888. Through clearinghouses it supports professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes a few days.

At a glance

Payer ID
J1888

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)RequiredA few days

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Howard County Government (Maryland)?
The payer ID for Howard County Government (Maryland) is J1888.
Does Howard County Government (Maryland) require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Howard County Government (Maryland) requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.
What types of coverage does Howard County Government (Maryland) offer?
Howard County Government (Maryland) covers medical.
Can I submit claims to Howard County Government (Maryland) electronically?
Yes. Howard County Government (Maryland) 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 Spot something out of date?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.