Wellpoint Texas (formerly Amerigroup Texas)
Also covers / subsidiaries: Amerigroup Texas, Wellpoint, Wellpoint Texas Medicaid
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
WLPNT
Amerigroup rebranded to Wellpoint eff. Jan 1, 2024; payer ID changed from legacy 26375 to WLPNT. 26375 reportedly still accepted during transition. (Texas)
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
95 days from DOS (standard Texas Medicaid; some lines such as STAR+PLUS nursing-facility allow 365 days)
Appeal Window
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Clearinghouse Gateway
Availity (payer ID WLPNT)
Provider Services
833-731-2143
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Provider Portal
https://provider.wellpoint.com/texas-provider/home
Texas Medicaid managed-care plan — Amerigroup TX rebranded to Wellpoint (eff. Jan 1, 2024). 'Amerigroup' and 26375 are legacy.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Wellpoint Texas (formerly Amerigroup Texas).
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Wellpoint Texas (formerly Amerigroup Texas).
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup/Wellpoint | WLPNT | Non-Par | Required | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Amerigroup/Wellpoint Arizona | WLPNT | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Amerigroup/Wellpoint Iowa | WLPNT | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Amerigroup/Wellpoint New Jersey | WLPNT | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Amerigroup/Wellpoint Tennessee | WLPNT | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Amerigroup/Wellpoint Texas | WLPNT | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERA |
Resolution Tools for Wellpoint Texas (formerly Amerigroup Texas) Claims
Values vary by plan, line of business, and provider agreement. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse gateway before submitting electronic claims.
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