Ohio BWC provider portal, phone and payer ID quick facts
| Provider resource entry point | https://info.bwc.ohio.gov |
|---|---|
| Payer contact reference | 1-800-644-6292Provider-directory and demographic support: 1-800-477-2292. This limited contact finding does not establish all-purpose claims support or invalidate every use of the retained general number. |
| Claims payer ID | No single all-product identifier established in this registry; see source findings and verify the member product and transaction separately |
| Eligibility payer ID | No single all-product identifier established in this registry; see source findings and verify the member product and transaction separately |
| ERA payer ID | No single all-product identifier established in this registry; see source findings and verify the member product and transaction separately. Clearinghouse-specific: This registry has not established one national ERA payer ID for Ohio BWC. ERA enrollment and 835 routing are clearinghouse- and product-specific; verify in the payer portal or clearinghouse payer list before enrollment. |
| Timely filing | One year after service or payable date, whichever is later |
| Prior auth route | Verify the current product policy and delegated reviewer; X12 278 support is not established by a portal link |
| Last reviewed | 2026-04-23 |
- Provider-directory and demographic support: 1-800-477-2292. This limited contact finding does not establish all-purpose claims support or invalidate every use of the retained general number.
- Ohio rule 4123-3-23 generally requires medical or vocational fee bills within one year after service or after the services become payable, whichever is later. Self-insuring arrangements and listed exceptions differ. Verify the applicable paragraph and claim facts; a service-only 365-day scalar omits the alternative start event and exceptions.
- This registry has not established a payer-specific appeal ladder for Ohio BWC. Use the denial notice, plan document, provider agreement, or jurisdictional rule to assign the correct route and deadline. Missing registry evidence does not mean appeal rights are unavailable.
- This registry has not established one national ERA payer ID for Ohio BWC. ERA enrollment and 835 routing are clearinghouse- and product-specific; verify in the payer portal or clearinghouse payer list before enrollment.
Ohio BWC at a glance
| Legal name | Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Bureau of Workers Compensation Ohio |
| Category | Workers' compensation |
| Parent organization | State of Ohio |
| Claims payer ID | No single all-product identifier established in this registry; see source findings and verify the member product and transaction separately |
| Eligibility (270/271) payer ID | No single all-product identifier established in this registry; see source findings and verify the member product and transaction separately |
| ERA (835) payer ID | No single all-product identifier established in this registry; see source findings and verify the member product and transaction separately. Clearinghouse-specific: This registry has not established one national ERA payer ID for Ohio BWC. ERA enrollment and 835 routing are clearinghouse- and product-specific; verify in the payer portal or clearinghouse payer list before enrollment. |
| NAIC company code | Not established in this registry |
| States covered | Nationwide (50 states) |
| Provider resource entry point | https://info.bwc.ohio.gov |
| Provider phone | 1-800-644-6292Provider-directory and demographic support: 1-800-477-2292. This limited contact finding does not establish all-purpose claims support or invalidate every use of the retained general number. |
Always verify claims-routing details against the member ID card and the payer's current EDI companion guide before submission.
Timely filing & appeals for Ohio BWC
Ohio rule 4123-3-23 generally requires medical or vocational fee bills within one year after service or after the services become payable, whichever is later. Self-insuring arrangements and listed exceptions differ. Verify the applicable paragraph and claim facts; a service-only 365-day scalar omits the alternative start event and exceptions.
| Submission type | Window |
|---|---|
| Initial claim reference | One year after service or payable date, whichever is later |
| Out-of-network initial claim | Verify the member's plan and applicable out-of-network rules |
| Secondary / coordination of benefits | Verify the allowed window and start event; a primary EOB does not automatically restart filing |
| Corrected claim | Verify correction instructions; do not substitute an appeal deadline |
| Reconsideration / appeal | Use the applicable denial or decision notice and the process below |
This registry has not established a payer-specific appeal ladder for Ohio BWC. Use the denial notice, plan document, provider agreement, or jurisdictional rule to assign the correct route and deadline. Missing registry evidence does not mean appeal rights are unavailable.
Source: Ohio BWC provider policy. Always confirm before disputing a TFL denial — payer policies are versioned and product-specific.
Prior authorization with Ohio BWC
Decision deadlines depend on the product, service and urgency. CMS-0057-F generally starts its decision-timeframe requirements in 2026 for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and CHIP payers subject to the rule: seven calendar days for standard requests and 72 hours for expedited requests. Those requirements exclude drug authorizations and QHP issuers on the federally facilitated exchanges. Other plans, state rules and permitted extensions can differ. Check the applicable policy; a decision deadline is not a guarantee of approval.
CMS-0057-F decision-timeframe requirements and exclusions
Verify Ohio BWC electronic claims (837), eligibility (270/271), remittance (835) and authorization (278) separately for the member product and clearinghouse. Registry flags and routing references are not current transaction-complete approval. Confirm the companion guide, enrollment and applicable source findings below. A blank or unverified field does not establish that the transaction is unavailable. Authorization requirements and submission channels depend on the product, service and delegated reviewer. Verify the applicable policy before scheduling; a portal listing is not proof of X12 278 connectivity.
This registry does not provide a current prior-authorization code list for Ohio BWC. Start with the provider resources or the policy documents below, then confirm the applicable product, service and effective date. A resource link does not establish that a live code-lookup tool is available.
Top denial reasons for Ohio BWC
Per-payer denial benchmarks publish here once the QuickIntell anonymized ETL pipeline ingests sufficient Ohio BWC volume. Until then, see the broader CARC reference for industry-wide remediation guides.
Electronic claims, eligibility & ERA
| Transaction | Registry indication — not verification | Routing reference |
|---|---|---|
| 837P / 837I claims | Listed in registry; verify current scope | No single all-product identifier established in this registry; see source findings and verify the member product and transaction separately |
| 270 / 271 eligibility | Not established; verify separately | No single all-product identifier established in this registry; see source findings and verify the member product and transaction separately |
| 278 prior authorization | Not established; verify separately | Verify X12 278 routing separately |
| 835 ERA | Verify support and enrollment separately | No single all-product identifier established in this registry; see source findings and verify the member product and transaction separately. Clearinghouse-specific: This registry has not established one national ERA payer ID for Ohio BWC. ERA enrollment and 835 routing are clearinghouse- and product-specific; verify in the payer portal or clearinghouse payer list before enrollment. |
Payer IDs vary by clearinghouse — confirm against your clearinghouse payer list (Availity, Change Healthcare/Optum, Waystar) before configuring submitter routing.
Source checks and remaining limits
The latest partial comparison is dated . Retained earlier findings keep their original dates below. This is a partial source check, not a whole-page, clinical or legal review. It does not refresh the legacy review date above.
timely_filing_days
Source comparison: 2026-09-26
Rule 4123-3-23 generally uses one year after service or after services become payable, whichever is later. Self-insuring arrangements and listed exceptions differ. The stored 365-day service-only scalar is incomplete.
Primary source for timely_filing_daysprovider_phone
Source comparison: 2026-09-26
Current public provider-lookup page directs demographic problems to 800-477-2292. It does not establish all-purpose claims support or invalidate every use of the stored general line.
Primary source for provider_phone
Not checked in this pass: Whole-record approval, legal identity, ownership and complete product coverage; Authenticated transactions and QuickIntell integrations; payer_ids.claims: No universal medical claims identifier established; preserve clearinghouse and product verification.; payer_ids.eligibility / payer_ids.era / era_payer_id: No transaction-specific universal eligibility/ERA identifier established; do not copy a claims ID.; electronic_claims_supported / supports_279_271 / supports_278: No blanket transaction-capability or QuickIntell connectivity certification; unauthenticated resources do not establish all stored flags.; appeal_levels / prior_auth_required_codes_sample / qi_module_coverage: No new approval of appeals, code-specific authorization or product integrations in this bounded pass..
Sources used for this guide
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- QuickAuth
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Frequently asked questions about Ohio BWC
Where is the Ohio BWC provider portal?
Use https://info.bwc.ohio.gov as a starting point for Ohio BWC provider resources. This link may open a directory or contact page rather than a transaction portal. Select the applicable product and administrator, then verify the available functions, enrollment and access requirements. QuickIntell is not the official payer portal.
What is the timely filing limit for Ohio BWC?
Ohio rule 4123-3-23 generally requires medical or vocational fee bills within one year after service or after the services become payable, whichever is later. Self-insuring arrangements and listed exceptions differ. Verify the applicable paragraph and claim facts; a service-only 365-day scalar omits the alternative start event and exceptions.
Does Ohio BWC publish a single claims payer ID?
This registry has not established one all-product claims payer ID for Ohio BWC. See the source findings for transaction-specific references. Look up the correct ID for the member's plan and transaction in your clearinghouse directory and verify against the member ID card before submission.
Does Ohio BWC accept electronic claims?
Verify Ohio BWC electronic claims (837), eligibility (270/271), remittance (835) and authorization (278) separately for the member product and clearinghouse. Registry flags and routing references are not current transaction-complete approval. Confirm the companion guide, enrollment and applicable source findings below. A blank or unverified field does not establish that the transaction is unavailable.
How do I appeal a Ohio BWC denial?
This registry has not established a payer-specific appeal ladder for Ohio BWC. Use the denial notice, plan document, provider agreement, or jurisdictional rule to assign the correct route and deadline. Missing registry evidence does not mean appeal rights are unavailable.
How long do Ohio BWC prior authorization approvals take?
Decision deadlines depend on the product, service and urgency. CMS-0057-F generally starts its decision-timeframe requirements in 2026 for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and CHIP payers subject to the rule: seven calendar days for standard requests and 72 hours for expedited requests. Those requirements exclude drug authorizations and QHP issuers on the federally facilitated exchanges. Other plans, state rules and permitted extensions can differ. Check the applicable policy; a decision deadline is not a guarantee of approval.
What is the Ohio BWC provider phone number?
This registry lists 1-800-644-6292 as a contact reference for Ohio BWC. Provider-directory and demographic support: 1-800-477-2292. This limited contact finding does not establish all-purpose claims support or invalidate every use of the retained general number.
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Disclaimer
This page is operational reference for medical-billing professionals. It is not legal, clinical, or contractual advice. Payer policies change without notice — always verify against Ohio BWC's current published documents before submission. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.