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Check eligibility on UPMC Health Plan. Payer ID 23281

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Coverage profile

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Eligibility

EDI 270/271

The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with UPMC Health Plan.

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Coordination of benefits

Real-time check

The Substrate Eligibility Agent can check coordination of benefits for other active coverage and primary or secondary order with UPMC Health Plan.

Available

Other aliases

Also known as

  • 10288
  • 23281
  • 23281MA
  • 23281MAP
  • 2803
  • 7543
  • 95216
  • U3281
  • UPMC
  • UPMCD
  • UPMC Dental Advantage
  • UPMC Health Plan (TriState)
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Dental Advantage
  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Health Plan
  • UPMCHTHPLN

Frequently asked questions

UPMC Health Plan payer FAQs

What is the payer ID for UPMC Health Plan?

The primary payer ID for UPMC Health Plan is 23281. 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 UPMC Health Plan?

The 837P and 837I payer ID for UPMC Health Plan is 23281 via Stedi.

What is the 835 payer ID for UPMC Health Plan?

The 835 payer ID for UPMC Health Plan is 23281 via Stedi.

What is the 270 payer ID for UPMC Health Plan?

The 270 payer IDs for UPMC Health Plan are 23281 via Stedi and 23281 via Availity.

What is the 276 payer ID for UPMC Health Plan?

The 276 payer IDs for UPMC Health Plan are 23281 via Stedi and 23281 via Availity.

What is coordination of benefits on UPMC Health Plan?

A coordination of benefits check for UPMC Health Plan can return other active plans, whether coverage overlaps, and a primary or secondary order when that order can be determined. Results can be partial. Enrollment is not required for this check. It is separate from the 270 eligibility payer ID.

What states does UPMC Health Plan operate in?

UPMC Health Plan operates in OH and PA.

Routing reference

UPMC Health Plan 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.

UPMC Health Plan payer name, operating states, and transaction-specific payer IDs
Payer nameUPMC Health PlanSource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed
Operating statesOH, PASource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed
837P professional claims payer IDStedi23281Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
837I institutional claims payer IDStedi23281Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
835 ERA payer IDStedi23281Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
270 eligibility payer IDStedi23281Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
270 eligibility payer IDAvaility23281Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
276 claim status payer IDStedi23281Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
276 claim status payer IDAvaility23281Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID

Routing sources and verification

  • Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Data last changed ; checked .Open payer website ↗
  • Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: UPMC Health Plan. 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: UPMC HEALTH PLAN. 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: UPMC Health Plan. 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

UPMC Health Plan 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
(412) 434-1200UPMC HEALTH PLAN
UPMC Health Plan payer phone and fax directory
Channel and numberPayer NotesDepartmentSpecialties
phone(412) 434-1200
  • UPMC HEALTH PLAN

Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response

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Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute billing, coding, or reimbursement advice. Nothing on this page should be relied upon as a substitute for clinician assessment, professional billing guidance, or as a definitive statement of any payor's billing requirements or policies.

Payor agreements, fee schedules, and billing policies vary and are subject to change. Before submitting any claims related to maternity care services, including claims affected by the 2027 CPT code revisions, please consult the applicable payor agreements, coverage policies, and billing guidelines to confirm current requirements for their specific payor contracts.

Substrate makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the payor-specific information presented here. Providers are solely responsible for ensuring that all claims are submitted in accordance with applicable payor requirements, and Substrate assumes no liability for claim denials, underpayments, or other adverse outcomes arising from reliance on this information.