Coverage profile
Work AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York across every published route
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Other aliases
Also known as
- 6889
- NYU01
- AmeriChoice by UnitedHealthcare New York
2027 maternity billing research
When does AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York change OB/GYN billing?
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New York hosts a New York State Medicaid deck that directs all Medicaid providers to bill routine antepartum care with E/M codes plus modifier TH for individuals initiating antepartum services on or after June 1, 2026, or with an estimated due date on or after January 1, 2027. The initial antepartum visit also carries category II CPT 0500F. The deck says all global and bundled obstetric codes are deleted as of January 1, 2027. The plan publishes the deck and states no plan-specific rule.
- Transition start
- 2026-06-01 state prenatal-initiation threshold, or an estimated due date on or after 2027-01-01
- Billing start
- Plan billing date not established. The state deck says bundled codes are deleted as of January 1, 2027.
- Published
- 2026-04-22
- Current As Of
- October 2026
Scope: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of New York (Medicaid). The catalog entry uses the legacy AmeriChoice name. The document relays New York State Medicaid requirements.
Proposed Maternity Billing Changes (NYS DOH deck hosted by UHC Community Plan NY). Verify the payer source before claim submission.
Frequently asked questions
AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York payer FAQs
What is the payer ID for AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York?
The primary payer ID for AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York is NYU01. The correct routing ID can differ by clearinghouse and transaction, so compare the 837P, 837I, 835, 270, and 276 entries before submitting.
What are the 837 payer IDs for AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York is 87726 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York?
The 835 payer ID for AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York is 87726 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York?
The 270 payer ID for AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York is 87726 via Stedi.
What is the 276 payer ID for AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York?
The 276 payer ID for AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York is 87726 via Stedi.
What state does AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York operate in?
AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York operates in GU.
Routing reference
AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New York payer IDs and operating states
Use the payer ID listed for the transaction you are submitting. Verify current routing and enrollment requirements with your clearinghouse.
| Payer name | AmeriChoice by United HealthCare New YorkSource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | GUSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 87726Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 87726Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 87726Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 87726Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 87726Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
Routing sources and verification
- Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Data last changed ; checked .
- Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer name; matched record: UnitedHealthcare. Source dated .PrimaryPayerId is used as the transaction payer ID when the corresponding Stedi support flag is true.Open current Stedi reference ↗
Clearinghouse payer IDs are transaction-specific and can change. Confirm the current payer list and the member’s ID card before submission.