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NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits) pharmacy billing reference

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BIN 610068, switch NDC, carrier ESI. Help desk 888-511-4666. Always confirm the numbers on the patient's card.

BIN

610068

The 6-digit number for this adjudicator. Confirm it on the patient's card.

Network switch

NDC

Adjudication network: Express Scripts Canada (ESI).

Carrier code

ESI

ESI Carrier 15 (IHS) / NIHB via ESI

Help desk

888-511-4666

Carrier help desk for claim rejections and setup.

Card formats

Registration / Status Number

1234567890

10-digit AANDC registration number (3-digit band + 7-digit ID) or B-number (B + 8 digits)

Group Number

Group Number

Usually not required for NIHB

Notes for pharmacy staff

Common questions

What is the BIN for NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits)?

610068 on the NDC switch. Always confirm the BIN printed on the patient's card before submitting.

What does the registration / status number look like?

10-digit AANDC registration number (3-digit band + 7-digit ID) or B-number (B + 8 digits)

What is the NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits) help desk number?

888-511-4666.

Is NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits) billed first?

Yes. NIHB (Non-Insured Health Benefits) is a first payer: bill it before private plans.

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