Payer ID
00510
00510 is the widely listed BCBS of Alabama payer ID (clearinghouse variant SB510); IDs 12B54 and 2423 also appear for specific products.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Commonly cited as approximately 2 years; verify in the BCBSAL provider manual
Appeal Window
Appeals per the BCBSAL provider manual; Blue Advantage (Medicare) has separate processes
Clearinghouse
Approved EDI vendor to payer ID 00510
Provider Services
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, 450 Riverchase Parkway East, Birmingham, AL 35244-2858
Provider Portal
https://providers.bcbsal.org
Verify timely filing (~2 yrs) and provider phone in the BCBSAL provider manual / ProviderAccess portal.
Values vary by plan, region, and contract and can change. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse before filing.
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