Coverage profile
Work AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana across every published route
Use the current payer record to choose the right claim-status, eligibility, portal, phone, or appeals workflow. Substrate only marks routes that are published for this payer.
Claim status
EDI 276/277The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check clearinghouse claim status for your practice with AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana.
Other aliases
Also known as
- 10640
- 27357
- 4638
- 6156
- LCARE
- LA Care
- LaCHIP
- AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA (LACARE)
- LACARE
Payer intelligence
Observed adjudication timing
How long completed claims in Substrate’s aggregate network took from payer receipt to the 835 payment date.
Median time to payment
9 days- 10% of adjudications by
- 6 days
- 90% of adjudications by
- 13 days
- Applicable state coverage
- KY
- Current As Of
- May 2026
Five-month median trend
Days to 835 paymentA trend needs at least two qualified service months.
View chart data as a table
| Service month | Median | 10% of adjudications by | 90% of adjudications by | Completed claims | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | No qualified data | ||||
| May | 9 days | 6 days | 13 days | 123 | KY |
| Jun | No qualified data | ||||
| Jul | No qualified data | ||||
| Aug | No qualified data | ||||
Frequently asked questions
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana?
Providers check AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.
What is the payer ID for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana?
The primary payer ID for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is LCARE. 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 AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is LCARE via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana?
The 835 payer ID for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana is LCARE via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana?
The 270 payer IDs for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana are LCARE via Stedi and LCARE via Availity.
What is the 276 payer ID for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana?
The 276 payer IDs for AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana are LCARE via Stedi and LCARE via Availity.
What state does AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana operate in?
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana operates in LA.
Routing reference
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana 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 | AmeriHealth Caritas LouisianaSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | LASource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | LCARESource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | LCARESource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | LCAREEnrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | LCARESource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | LCARESource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | LCARESource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDAvaility | LCARESource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
Routing sources and verification
- Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Last refreshed .Open payer website ↗
- Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana. Source dated .PrimaryPayerId is used as the transaction payer ID when the corresponding Stedi support flag is true.Open current Stedi reference ↗
- Availity payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA (LACARE). Source dated .The attached API workbook supplies 270 and 276 payer IDs only. It does not supply 837P, 837I, or 835 IDs.Open current Availity reference ↗
- United Clearinghouse payer catalogMatched by payer name; matched record: AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana. The source did not provide a publication date.The attachment supplies payer names and states only; it does not contain transaction-specific payer IDs.Open current United Clearinghouse reference ↗
Clearinghouse payer IDs are transaction-specific and can change. Confirm the current payer list and the member’s ID card before submission.
Payer contact directory
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana phone and fax numbers
Use the number associated with your task. These contacts were stated in successful eligibility responses and may apply to specific benefits, products, or departments.
- Payer phone
- (888) 756-0004AMERIHEALTH CARITAS LOUISIANA
| Channel and number | Payer Notes | Department | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|
| phone(888) 756-0004 |
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Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response