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Metropolitan Council

medical

Summary

Metropolitan Council is a medical payer. Claims route under payer ID J1355, 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 a few days.

At a glance

Payer ID
J1355Also seen as E5814

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 Metropolitan Council?
The payer ID for Metropolitan Council is J1355. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include E5814.
Does Metropolitan Council require ERA enrollment?
Yes. Metropolitan Council requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.
What types of coverage does Metropolitan Council offer?
Metropolitan Council covers medical.
Can I submit claims to Metropolitan Council electronically?
Yes. Metropolitan Council 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 Spot something out of date?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.