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UnitedHealthcare Dental

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Summary

UnitedHealthcare Dental is a dental and vision payer with nationwide coverage. Claims route under payer ID 52133, with 15 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 activates within hours.

At a glance

Payer ID
52133Also seen as 10787, 521337971, 9194, CX001, CX053, CX057 and 9 more
Also known as
American Medical Security, Dental Benefits Providers, Health Net - Commercial, Lincoln Financial Group (Salt Lake City), National Pacific Dental (California)
Service area
Nationwide

Clearinghouse transaction setup

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

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Eligibility checks (270/271)Not requiredImmediate
Claim status (276/277)Not requiredImmediate
Dental claims (837D)Not requiredImmediate
ERA / remittance (835)RequiredSame day

Common questions

What is the payer ID for UnitedHealthcare Dental?
The payer ID for UnitedHealthcare Dental is 52133. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10787, 521337971, 9194, CX001.
Does UnitedHealthcare Dental require ERA enrollment?
Yes. UnitedHealthcare Dental requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few hours.
What states does UnitedHealthcare Dental cover?
UnitedHealthcare Dental operates in Nationwide. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
What types of coverage does UnitedHealthcare Dental offer?
UnitedHealthcare Dental covers dental and vision.
Can I submit claims to UnitedHealthcare Dental electronically?
Yes. UnitedHealthcare Dental is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, 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 Spot something out of date?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.