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IMCare

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Summary

IMCare is a dental and medical payer operating in Minnesota. Claims route under payer ID 41600, with 4 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
41600Also seen as 16596, 1942, 3764, IMCARE
Also known as
Itasca Medical Care
Service area
MN

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
Claim status (276/277)Not requiredImmediate
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSeveral weeks

Common questions

What is the payer ID for IMCare?
The payer ID for IMCare is 41600. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 16596, 1942, 3764, IMCARE.
Does IMCare require ERA enrollment?
Yes. IMCare requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
What states does IMCare cover?
IMCare operates in MN. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
What types of coverage does IMCare offer?
IMCare covers dental and medical.
Can I submit claims to IMCare electronically?
Yes. IMCare 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).

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 Spot something out of date?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.