Coverage profile
How Substrate can help you with Medicare Puerto Rico Part A
Substrate can help practices and billers with the following claims tasks for Medicare Puerto Rico Part A.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Medicare Puerto Rico Part A.
Portal claim status
Browser automationThe Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Medicare Puerto Rico Part A.
Frequently asked questions
Medicare Puerto Rico Part A payer FAQs
Can I automate Medicare Puerto Rico Part A portal follow-up?
Yes — portal retrieval is required when 276/277 is missing or stale. See payer portal automation and learn why 276/277 is not enough.
What is the payer ID for Medicare Puerto Rico Part A?
The primary payer ID for Medicare Puerto Rico Part A is 12M49. The correct routing ID can differ by clearinghouse and transaction, so compare the 837P, 837I, 835, 270, and 276 entries before submitting.
What is the 837I payer ID for Medicare Puerto Rico Part A?
The 837I payer ID for Medicare Puerto Rico Part A is 12M49 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for Medicare Puerto Rico Part A?
The 835 payer ID for Medicare Puerto Rico Part A is 12M49 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for Medicare Puerto Rico Part A?
The 270 payer ID for Medicare Puerto Rico Part A is 12M49 via Stedi.
What state does Medicare Puerto Rico Part A operate in?
Medicare Puerto Rico Part A operates in PR.
Routing reference
Medicare Puerto Rico Part A 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 | Medicare Puerto Rico Part ASource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | PRSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 12M49Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 12M49Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 12M49Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi 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: Medicare Puerto Rico Part A. 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.
Other aliases
Also known as
- 12M49
- 46010
- First Coast (FCSO) - Puerto Rico
- MEDICARE PART A PUERTO RICO
- MEDICARE PART A PR
- PUERTO RICO MEDICARE PART A
- MEDICARE
