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Payer ID

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. An identifier used to route electronic transactions to the correct payer or payer line of business; format and value depend on the clearinghouse and transaction.

You'll come across Payer ID while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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