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Preferred Administrators: payer ID and claims support
Preferred Administrators uses payer ID EPF10. Real-time eligibility isn't available for this payer today — here's what transactions it does support, and how to reach them.
Payer ID
EPF10CommercialPreferred Administrators at a glance
What billers need before running a check.
Payer ID
EPF10Also known as 5838
Real-time eligibility
Not available
Verify coverage through the payer’s portal or phone line.
Coverage
medical
Commercial
Operating area
Texas
Payer website
www.preferredadmin.netSupported transactions
What can be exchanged electronically with Preferred Administrators today.
| Transaction | Status |
|---|---|
Eligibility (270/271) Real-time benefit and coverage checks | NOT AVAILABLE |
Claim status (276/277) Where a submitted claim stands | NOT AVAILABLE |
Professional claims (837P) Physician and outpatient claims | ENROLLMENT REQUIRED |
Institutional claims (837I) Facility claims | ENROLLMENT REQUIRED |
Dental claims (837D) Dental claims | NOT AVAILABLE |
Remittance (835 ERA) Electronic remittance advice | ENROLLMENT REQUIRED |
Coordination of benefits Secondary-payer routing | NOT AVAILABLE |
Claim attachments (275) Supporting documentation | NOT AVAILABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the payer ID for Preferred Administrators?+–
Preferred Administrators uses payer ID EPF10. It also appears as 5838 in some systems.
Does Preferred Administrators support real-time eligibility verification?+–
Not electronically today. Coverage for Preferred Administrators has to be confirmed through the payer's own portal or phone line.
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