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Kern Family Health Care

dentalmedical

Summary

Kern Family Health Care is a dental and medical payer operating in California. Claims route under payer ID 77039, with 5 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
77039Also seen as 14453, 3803, 4427, 9500, ZP4028
Also known as
Kern Health Systems
Service area
CA

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 Kern Family Health Care?
The payer ID for Kern Family Health Care is 77039. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 14453, 3803, 4427, 9500.
Does Kern Family Health Care require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Kern Family Health Care requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
What states does Kern Family Health Care cover?
Kern Family Health Care operates in CA. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
What types of coverage does Kern Family Health Care offer?
Kern Family Health Care covers dental and medical.
Can I submit claims to Kern Family Health Care electronically?
Yes. Kern Family Health Care 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 Spot something out of date?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.