Patient Advocates
dentalmedical
Summary
Patient Advocates is a dental and medical payer. Claims route under payer ID 55489, with 2 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and activates within hours.
At a glance
- Payer ID
55489Also seen as 10525, 3247
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 | Same day |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Patient Advocates?
- The payer ID for Patient Advocates is 55489. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10525, 3247.
- Does Patient Advocates require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Patient Advocates requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
- What types of coverage does Patient Advocates offer?
- Patient Advocates covers dental and medical.
- Can I submit claims to Patient Advocates electronically?
- Yes. Patient Advocates 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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