Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup)
Also covers / subsidiaries: Amerigroup, Wellpoint, Elevance Health
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
10019
Amerigroup rebranded to Wellpoint eff. Jan 1, 2024 (AZ, IA, NJ, TN, TX, WA). Legacy ID 26375 still works for select plans during transition; 835 ERAs return as WLPNT. (Multi-state)
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Appeal Window
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Clearinghouse Gateway
Availity
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.availity.com
Elevance Health's multi-state rebrand of Amerigroup (Medicaid/Medicare) — same plans, new name. Timely filing, phone, and addresses are state-specific.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup).
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup).
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amerigroup | 10019 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I270/271276/277Dental |
| Amerigroup | 27518 | Non-Par | Required | 837P837I835 ERA |
| 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 |
Resolution Tools for Wellpoint (formerly Amerigroup) 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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