TRISTAR Benefit Administrators

Summary

TRISTAR Benefit Administrators is a medical payer. Claims route under payer ID 42137, 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 takes several weeks.

At a glance

Payer ID

42137Also seen as 1890, 2536

Also known as

Select Benefit Administrators, Select Benefit Administrators (Des Moines Iowa), TRISTAR Insurance Group

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

Common questions

What is the payer ID for TRISTAR Benefit Administrators?

The payer ID for TRISTAR Benefit Administrators is 42137. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 1890, 2536.

Does TRISTAR Benefit Administrators require ERA enrollment?

Yes. TRISTAR Benefit Administrators requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.

What types of coverage does TRISTAR Benefit Administrators offer?

TRISTAR Benefit Administrators covers medical.

Can I submit claims to TRISTAR Benefit Administrators electronically?

Yes. TRISTAR Benefit Administrators is reachable through clearinghouses for professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).