Principal Financial Group
dentalvision
Summary
Principal Financial Group is a dental and vision payer. Claims route under payer ID 00143MC, with 7 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, dental claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
00143MCAlso seen as 00256, 10170, 61271, 61271MA, PFINL, PRFG and 1 more- Also known as
- Principal Financial Services, Principal Life Insurance (Dental), Principal Life Insurance Co, Principal National Life Insurance Company
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility checks (270/271) | Not required | Immediate |
| Claim status (276/277) | Not required | Immediate |
| Dental claims (837D) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Principal Financial Group?
- The payer ID for Principal Financial Group is 00143MC. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00256, 10170, 61271, 61271MA.
- Does Principal Financial Group require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Principal Financial Group requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What types of coverage does Principal Financial Group offer?
- Principal Financial Group covers dental and vision.
- Can I submit claims to Principal Financial Group electronically?
- Yes. Principal Financial Group is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, dental claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for dental (837D).
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