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Variable Protection Administrators (VPA)

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Summary

Variable Protection Administrators (VPA) is a dental and medical payer. Claims route under payer ID VPA18, with 1 alternate ID in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports professional claims and institutional claims.

At a glance

Payer ID
VPA18Also seen as 6245
Also known as
Variable Protection Administrators

Clearinghouse transaction setup

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

TransactionEnrollmentTypical setup
Professional claims (837P)Not requiredImmediate
Institutional claims (837I)Not requiredImmediate

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Variable Protection Administrators (VPA)?
The payer ID for Variable Protection Administrators (VPA) is VPA18. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 6245.
What types of coverage does Variable Protection Administrators (VPA) offer?
Variable Protection Administrators (VPA) covers dental and medical.
Can I submit claims to Variable Protection Administrators (VPA) electronically?
Yes. Variable Protection Administrators (VPA) is reachable through clearinghouses for professional claims and institutional claims. 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 Spot something out of date?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.