UnitedHealthcare for billing teams

Payer ID, timely filing, appeals and prior authorization for unitedhealthcare commercial plans, from UnitedHealthcare's own documents, checked in October 2026.

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  • Payer IDs, filing limits and appeal deadlines
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UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare commercial plans · checked in October 2026

Payer ID for claims
87726.UnitedHealthcare payer list
Timely filing limit
Set by your participation agreement and state law.2026 UnitedHealthcare Administrative Guide
Appeal deadline
Reconsideration and appeal within 12 months, together, of the original remittance.2026 UnitedHealthcare Administrative Guide
Prior authorization
The Prior Authorization and Notification tool in the Provider Portal, or EDI 278.UnitedHealthcare, Prior authorization
Pharmacy prior authorization
Optum Rx, online or on 1-800-711-4555.2026 UnitedHealthcare Administrative Guide
Eligibility checks
270/271, or the Provider Portal. Network status is not returned on 270/271.2026 UnitedHealthcare Administrative Guide
Provider portal
UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal, signed in with a One Healthcare ID.2026 UnitedHealthcare Administrative Guide
Provider phone
877-842-3210.UnitedHealthcare, Contact us

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