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How to check Sutter Connect Independent Physicians (SIP) eligibility

A portal or phone check takes a front-desk staffer 10–15 minutes per patient. A real-time 270/271 check returns plan status, copays, deductibles, and out-of-pocket maximums in seconds.

Payer ID SC004Real-time 270/271Commercial

Three ways to verify Sutter Connect Independent Physicians (SIP) coverage

Payer portal — free, but one patient at a time and 10–15 minutes each with logins.
Phone (IVR) — hold times vary; no written record for the chart.
Automated 270/271 check — full benefit detail in seconds, batched for the whole schedule, from $0.50 per check.

Sutter Connect Independent Physicians (SIP) at a glance

What billers need before running a check.

Payer ID

SC004

Also known as 87163, HM057, IP092, S1000

Real-time eligibility

Available

Responses return in seconds, 24/7.

Coverage

medical

Commercial

Operating area

California

Payer website

www.sutterhealth.org

Supported transactions

What can be exchanged electronically with Sutter Connect Independent Physicians (SIP) today.

Transaction	Status
Eligibility (270/271) Real-time benefit and coverage checks	SUPPORTED
Claim status (276/277) Where a submitted claim stands	NOT AVAILABLE
Professional claims (837P) Physician and outpatient claims	SUPPORTED
Institutional claims (837I) Facility claims	SUPPORTED
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

Portal vs. phone vs. automated

The same verification, three ways.

	Payer portal	Phone / IVR	Automated check
Time per patient	10–15 min	15–30 min	Seconds
Cost per check	~$6.72 staff time*	~$6.72+ staff time*	from $0.50
Record for the chart	Screenshot	None	Full audit trail
Whole-day schedule	One at a time	One at a time	Batched overnight

*CAQH Index benchmark for a manual eligibility verification.

Frequently asked questions

What is the payer ID for Sutter Connect Independent Physicians (SIP)?+

Sutter Connect Independent Physicians (SIP) uses payer ID SC004. It also appears as 87163, HM057, IP092, S1000 in some systems.

Does Sutter Connect Independent Physicians (SIP) support real-time eligibility verification?+

Yes. Sutter Connect Independent Physicians (SIP) accepts real-time 270/271 eligibility transactions, so a check returns plan status and benefit detail in seconds instead of the 10–15 minutes a portal login takes.

How long does a Sutter Connect Independent Physicians (SIP) eligibility check take?+

A portal check takes 10–15 minutes of staff time per patient. An automated real-time check returns in seconds and can run for an entire day's schedule overnight.