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Getting started guides and tutorials for Optum APIs.

Eligibility and Claims

Getting Started with Eligibility

Make your first eligibility request in under 5 minutes. This guide covers credential setup, token acquisition, and your first 270/271 inquiry.

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Getting Started with Professional Claims

Submit your first professional claim via the API. This guide covers enrollment, authentication, claim construction, and acknowledgment handling.

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