Optum Care Network

Summary

Optum Care Network is a dental and medical payer. Claims route under payer ID LIFE1, with 5 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 activates within hours.

At a glance

Payer ID

LIFE1Also seen as 14456, 4608, 6101, LFPRT, LIFE1MA

Also known as

Lifeprint Network, Optum Care Network KS-MO, Optum Medical Network, OptumCare

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Optum Care Network?

The payer ID for Optum Care Network is LIFE1. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 14456, 4608, 6101, LFPRT.

Does Optum Care Network require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Optum Care Network requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.

What types of coverage does Optum Care Network offer?

Optum Care Network covers dental and medical.

Can I submit claims to Optum Care Network electronically?

Yes. Optum Care Network 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).

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