Coverage profile
How Substrate can help you with MCS
Substrate can help practices and billers with the following claims tasks for MCS.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with MCS.
Frequently asked questions
MCS payer FAQs
What is the payer ID for MCS?
The primary payer ID for MCS is L0170. 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 MCS?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for MCS is L0170 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for MCS?
The 835 payer ID for MCS is L0170 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for MCS?
The 270 payer ID for MCS is L0170 via Stedi.
What state does MCS operate in?
MCS operates in PR.
Routing reference
MCS 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 | MCS |
|---|---|
| Operating states | PR |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | L0170 |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | L0170 |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | L0170Enrollment required |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | L0170Enrollment required |
Other aliases
Also known as
- 10952
- 6197P
- 66039
- L0170
- QFVIA
- Z1419
- MCS Healthcare Holdings
- MCS Life Insurance Company
- MCS Puerto Rico
- Medical Card System
- MEDICAL CARD SYSTEM (MCS)
