TRICARE for Life
dentalmedical
Summary
TRICARE for Life is a dental and medical payer. Claims route under payer ID TDFIC, with 9 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 takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
TDFICAlso seen as 101159, 10879, 12X43, 4749, 5913, TDDIR and 3 more
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 |
| Professional claims (837P) | Required | Several weeks |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Required | Several weeks |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for TRICARE for Life?
- The payer ID for TRICARE for Life is TDFIC. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 101159, 10879, 12X43, 4749.
- Does TRICARE for Life require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. TRICARE for Life requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What types of coverage does TRICARE for Life offer?
- TRICARE for Life covers dental and medical.
- Can I submit claims to TRICARE for Life electronically?
- Yes. TRICARE for Life 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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