Optum Behavioral Health
CommercialAlso covers: United Behavioral Health, UBH, Provider Express
Payer ID
87726
Optum/UHC EDI ID; routing varies by benefit plan — verify on the member card.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Appeal Window
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Clearinghouse
Any clearinghouse; also direct via Provider Express claim entry
Provider Services
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Provider Portal
https://www.providerexpress.com
Behavioral-health carve-out administrator; provider portal is Provider Express. Claims address, timely filing, and phone vary by plan — call the number on the member card.
Values vary by plan, region, and contract and can change. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse before filing.
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