Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B
Part of CGS Administrators, LLC
Summary
Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B is a government program, administered by CGS Administrators, LLC, offering dental and medical coverage operating in Kentucky and Ohio. Claims route under payer ID 17013, with 2 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 45-65 days, with applications through CGS Medicare Portal, and CAQH is not used. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, professional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
17013Also seen as 7476, DMERB- Also known as
- CGS Administrators, Medicare DME MAC Jurisdiction B, Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier (DMERC) Region B
- Uses CAQH
- NoApplication route: Payer's own application
- Service area
- J15: KY, OH
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility checks (270/271) | Required | Same day |
| Professional claims (837P) | Required | Several weeks |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B?
- The payer ID for Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B is 17013. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 7476, DMERB.
- How long does Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B provider enrollment take?
- Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B provider enrollment typically takes 45-65 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B require CAQH?
- No. Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B does not use CAQH. Applications go through its own enrollment process.
- Does Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B cover?
- Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier Jurisdiction B operates in J15: KY, OH. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
Related payers
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