UnitedHealthcare Dental provider portal, phone and payer ID quick facts
| Provider resource entry point | https://www.uhcdental.com/ |
|---|---|
| Payer contact reference | 1-800-822-5353800-822-5353 is Dental Provider Services. |
| Dental claims (source-scoped) | UHC dental provider reference. The source distinguishes commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid dental routing; verify the member dental product. 52133 — Commercial dental claims only; confirm Medicaid routing separately. |
| Eligibility payer ID | 52133 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| ERA payer ID | 52133 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| Timely filing | 90 days (verify applicability) |
| Dental pretreatment reference | Confirm the specific benefit, member product, responsible plan and applicable pretreatment or authorization instructions. This reference does not establish a universal medical authorization clock. |
| Last reviewed | 2026-04-23 |
- 800-822-5353 is Dental Provider Services.
- This registry has not established a payer-specific appeal ladder for UnitedHealthcare Dental. 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.
Dental claims source scope
UHC dental provider reference. The source distinguishes commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid dental routing; verify the member dental product. 52133 — Commercial dental claims only; confirm Medicaid routing separately.
Check the dental claims and pretreatment source · Partial source comparison 2026-09-26; not whole-record approval.
Other historical registry details below are not certified by this source-scoped comparison. Confirm the issuing company, applicable product and current instructions.
UnitedHealthcare Dental at a glance
| Legal name | UnitedHealthcare Dental |
|---|---|
| Also known as | UHC Dental, United Dental |
| Category | Commercial |
| Parent organization | UnitedHealth Group |
| Dental claims (source-scoped) | UHC dental provider reference. The source distinguishes commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid dental routing; verify the member dental product. 52133 — Commercial dental claims only; confirm Medicaid routing separately. |
| Eligibility (270/271) payer ID | 52133 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| ERA (835) payer ID | 52133 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| NAIC company code | Not established in this registry |
| States covered | Nationwide (50 states) |
| Provider resource entry point | https://www.uhcdental.com/ |
| Provider phone | 1-800-822-5353800-822-5353 is Dental Provider Services. |
Always verify claims-routing details against the member ID card and the payer's current EDI companion guide before submission.
Timely filing & appeals for UnitedHealthcare Dental
This registry lists 90 days as an initial-claim reference for UnitedHealthcare Dental. Confirm the applicable product, provider agreement, start event and current payer instructions. Do not apply this value automatically to out-of-network, secondary, corrected or appealed claims.
| Submission type | Window |
|---|---|
| Initial claim reference | 90 days (verify applicability) |
| 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 UnitedHealthcare Dental. 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: UnitedHealthcare Dental provider policy. Always confirm before disputing a TFL denial — payer policies are versioned and product-specific.
Dental pretreatment estimates with UnitedHealthcare Dental
Confirm the specific benefit, member product, responsible plan and applicable pretreatment or authorization instructions. This reference does not establish a universal medical authorization clock.
Dental pretreatment and appeal source
UHC dental provider reference. The source distinguishes commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid dental routing; verify the member dental product. 52133 — Commercial dental claims only; confirm Medicaid routing separately. Verify eligibility (270/271), remittance (835) and any authorization transaction (278) separately for the issuing company, product and clearinghouse. Dental claim submission and pretreatment estimates do not certify those transactions. Registry flags are not current transaction-complete approval; an unverified field is not a finding that a service is unavailable.
Top denial reasons for UnitedHealthcare Dental
Per-payer denial benchmarks publish here once the QuickIntell anonymized ETL pipeline ingests sufficient UnitedHealthcare Dental volume. Until then, see the broader CARC reference for industry-wide remediation guides.
Electronic claims, eligibility & ERA
| Transaction | Registry indication — not verification | Routing reference |
|---|---|---|
| Dental claims (source-scoped) | Listed in registry; verify current scope | UHC dental provider reference. The source distinguishes commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid dental routing; verify the member dental product. 52133 — Commercial dental claims only; confirm Medicaid routing separately. |
| 270 / 271 eligibility | Listed in registry; verify current scope | 52133 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
| 278 prior authorization | Listed in registry; verify current scope | Verify X12 278 routing separately |
| 835 ERA | Verify support and enrollment separately | 52133 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse |
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.
portal_url
Source comparison: 2026-09-26
The current dental provider portal is UHCdental.com; its FAQ separates commercial, MA and Medicaid routing.
Primary source for portal_urlprovider_phone
Source comparison: 2026-09-26
800-822-5353 is Dental Provider Services.
Primary source for provider_phonepayer_ids.claims
Source comparison: 2026-09-26
52133 is commercial dental; Medicaid members use a different payer ID.
Primary source for payer_ids.claimselectronic_claims_supported
Source comparison: 2026-09-26
Commercial and Medicare Advantage dental claims can be submitted online.
Primary source for electronic_claims_supported
Not checked in this pass: Whole-record approval, legal identity, ownership and complete product coverage; Authenticated transactions and QuickIntell integrations; timely_filing_days / payer_ids.eligibility / payer_ids.era / era_payer_id / supports_279_271 / supports_278: Portal eligibility/PTE workflows do not establish X12 capability or IDs; universal 90-day filing is not verified..
Sources used for this guide
Evaluate QuickIntell workflow fit for UnitedHealthcare Dental
These module references are evaluation starting points, not evidence of a validated connection, supported transaction or customer deployment. Confirm the actual member plan, data access and product scope first.
- QuickRCM
Evaluate claim preparation, follow-up and denial worklists for UnitedHealthcare Dental; verify the actual plan rules and available connections before implementation.
- QuickERA
Verify the actual 835 files, posting exceptions and reconciliation requirements for UnitedHealthcare Dental before evaluating automation. An ERA identifier alone does not establish supported ingestion or posting.
Frequently asked questions about UnitedHealthcare Dental
Where is the UnitedHealthcare Dental provider portal?
Use https://www.uhcdental.com/ as a starting point for UnitedHealthcare Dental 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 UnitedHealthcare Dental?
This registry lists 90 days as an initial-claim reference for UnitedHealthcare Dental. Confirm the applicable product, provider agreement, start event and current payer instructions. Do not apply this value automatically to out-of-network, secondary, corrected or appealed claims.
What is the UnitedHealthcare Dental payer ID?
Claims: UHC dental provider reference. The source distinguishes commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid dental routing; verify the member dental product. 52133 — Commercial dental claims only; confirm Medicaid routing separately.. Eligibility (270/271): 52133 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse. ERA (835): 52133 — registry reference; verify the member product, transaction and clearinghouse. Do not substitute a claims ID for an unverified transaction ID. Check current source findings and the member ID card before submitting.
Does UnitedHealthcare Dental accept electronic claims?
UHC dental provider reference. The source distinguishes commercial, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid dental routing; verify the member dental product. 52133 — Commercial dental claims only; confirm Medicaid routing separately. Verify eligibility (270/271), remittance (835) and any authorization transaction (278) separately for the issuing company, product and clearinghouse. Dental claim submission and pretreatment estimates do not certify those transactions. Registry flags are not current transaction-complete approval; an unverified field is not a finding that a service is unavailable.
How do I appeal a UnitedHealthcare Dental denial?
This registry has not established a payer-specific appeal ladder for UnitedHealthcare Dental. 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.
Is a dental pretreatment estimate from UnitedHealthcare Dental a prior authorization?
Confirm the specific benefit, member product, responsible plan and applicable pretreatment or authorization instructions. This reference does not establish a universal medical authorization clock.
What is the UnitedHealthcare Dental provider phone number?
This registry lists 1-800-822-5353 as a contact reference for UnitedHealthcare Dental. 800-822-5353 is Dental Provider Services.
Automate workflows around UnitedHealthcare Dental requirements
Connect eligibility, prior authorization, pre-submission claim checks, and remittance routing in one governed workflow. Payer and plan configuration is confirmed during implementation.
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 UnitedHealthcare Dental's current published documents before submission. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.