Optum Salt Lake County
medical
Summary
Optum Salt Lake County is a medical payer. Claims route under payer ID U6885, with 3 alternate IDs 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
U6885Also seen as 6602, 6886, HT006885-001- Also known as
- Optum Behavioral Health SLCO, Optum Behavioral Health Salt Lake County, Optum Salt Lake County Public Sector, OptumHealth Salt Lake County
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) | Required | Several weeks |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Optum Salt Lake County?
- The payer ID for Optum Salt Lake County is U6885. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 6602, 6886, HT006885-001.
- Does Optum Salt Lake County require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Optum Salt Lake County requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What types of coverage does Optum Salt Lake County offer?
- Optum Salt Lake County covers medical.
- Can I submit claims to Optum Salt Lake County electronically?
- Yes. Optum Salt Lake County 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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