UnitedHealthcare
CommercialAlso covers: UHC, Optum, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, UMR, UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Payer ID
87726
Most-used commercial payer ID; some plans (UMR, Community Plan, GEHA) use different IDs.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
90 days from the date of service (commercial; varies by plan/contract)
Appeal Window
12 months from the claim determination (varies by plan)
Clearinghouse
Optum, Availity, Change Healthcare, and most major clearinghouses
Provider Services
877-842-3210
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Provider Portal
https://www.uhcprovider.com
Optum manages much of UHC's provider operations. Verify the payer ID for the member's specific plan on the ID card.
Values vary by plan, region, and contract and can change. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse before filing. Last verified 2026-06-24.
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