UnitedHealthcare
Also covers / subsidiaries: UHC, Optum, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, UMR, UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic 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 Gateway
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.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for UnitedHealthcare.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under UnitedHealthcare.
| 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 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. Last verified 2026-06-24.
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