UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage / AARP
Also covers / subsidiaries: UnitedHealthcare, UHC, AARP Medicare Advantage, UHC MA
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
87726
87726 is UHC's primary/universal claims payer ID; some UHC MA products use different IDs.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Per provider contract; commonly up to 90–365 days from DOS. Verify against your contract
Appeal Window
Medicare Advantage appeals follow CMS Part C rules (commonly 60 days from the denial/organization determination)
Clearinghouse Gateway
Optum / UHC Provider Portal
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.uhcprovider.com/
UnitedHealthcare administers AARP-branded Medicare Advantage plans and is among the largest MA carriers.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage / AARP.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage / AARP.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coventrycares Of Virginia | 87726 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I270/271Dental |
| Metropolitan Property And Casualty Insurance Company | 87726 | Non-Par | None | |
| Pacificare Of Ca | 87726 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I270/271Dental |
| Pacificare Of Or | 87726 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I270/271Dental |
| Pacificare Of Tx | 87726 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I270/271Dental |
| Pacificare Of Wa | 87726 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I270/271Dental |
Resolution Tools for UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage / AARP 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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