TRICARE Overseas
medical
Summary
TRICARE Overseas is a medical payer. Claims route under payer ID 10947, with 4 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
10947Also seen as 12X46, FOREN, SX163, TRICF
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) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for TRICARE Overseas?
- The payer ID for TRICARE Overseas is 10947. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 12X46, FOREN, SX163, TRICF.
- Does TRICARE Overseas require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. TRICARE Overseas requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What types of coverage does TRICARE Overseas offer?
- TRICARE Overseas covers medical.
- Can I submit claims to TRICARE Overseas electronically?
- Yes. TRICARE Overseas 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).
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 Spot something out of date?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.