Merchants Benefit Administration
medical
Summary
Merchants Benefit Administration is a medical payer. Claims route under payer ID 86087, with 1 alternate ID in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
86087Also seen as 00081- Also known as
- MBA
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Professional claims (837P) | Not required | Immediate |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Merchants Benefit Administration?
- The payer ID for Merchants Benefit Administration is 86087. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00081.
- Does Merchants Benefit Administration require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Merchants Benefit Administration requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What types of coverage does Merchants Benefit Administration offer?
- Merchants Benefit Administration covers medical.
- Can I submit claims to Merchants Benefit Administration electronically?
- Yes. Merchants Benefit Administration is reachable through clearinghouses for professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).
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