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Sheet Metal Workers: payer ID and claims support
Sheet Metal Workers uses payer ID 81778. Real-time eligibility isn't available for this payer today — here's what transactions it does support, and how to reach them.
Payer ID
81778Sheet Metal Workers at a glance
What billers need before running a check.
Payer ID
81778Also known as 00161, 67498
Real-time eligibility
Not available
Verify coverage through the payer’s portal or phone line.
Coverage
dental
Operating area
Not published
Supported transactions
What can be exchanged electronically with Sheet Metal Workers 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
Institutional claims (837I) Facility claims | NOT AVAILABLE |
Dental claims (837D) Dental claims | SUPPORTED |
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 Sheet Metal Workers?+–
Sheet Metal Workers uses payer ID 81778. It also appears as 00161, 67498 in some systems.
Does Sheet Metal Workers support real-time eligibility verification?+–
Not electronically today. Coverage for Sheet Metal Workers has to be confirmed through the payer's own portal or phone line.
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