Sheet Metal Workers
dental
Summary
Sheet Metal Workers is a dental payer. Claims route under payer ID 81778, with 2 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports dental claims and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
81778Also seen as 00161, 67498- Also known as
- SMW Local 263 Health & Welfare Fund
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Dental claims (837D) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Sheet Metal Workers?
- The payer ID for Sheet Metal Workers is 81778. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00161, 67498.
- Does Sheet Metal Workers require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Sheet Metal Workers requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What types of coverage does Sheet Metal Workers offer?
- Sheet Metal Workers covers dental.
- Can I submit claims to Sheet Metal Workers electronically?
- Yes. Sheet Metal Workers is reachable through clearinghouses for dental claims and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for dental (837D).
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 Spot something out of date?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.