Update: Real-Time BAI Codes Enabled for Commercial EFT Transactions

Feb 18, 2026

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Update: Real-Time BAI Codes Enabled for Commercial EFT Transactions

When a payment is processed in real time, the entire amount is released immediately, instead of following the usual 3–5 business day availability window. This supports timely payment standards, but it does not change your contracted or state-required payment timelines.

Real-time payments: key points

Applies only to eligible commercial claim payments
Does not impact contracted or state-mandated payment schedules

What you’ll need for reconciliation

To receive real-time payments:

You must be enrolled in ACH/EFT, and
Your bank must support real-time payment posting

How these payments may appear in bank tools:

BAI 158, 159, and 459: may show in your bank’s extended remittance detail report
ISO/SWIFT reporting: may be labelled as PMNT, RRCT, DMCT, or TRF
If you use lockbox services, real-time payments may be shown as BAI 399

If you can’t see extended reference/remittance details, you may need to ask your bank about enabling additional reporting.

Where to find the remittance details

You can access these transactions through:

EDI 835 files from your clearinghouse
Provider Remittance Advice in the Document Library on the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal

Need assistance? Use the 24/7 chat in the UnitedHealthcare Provider Portal for support.

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