Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Also covers / subsidiaries: BCBSAL, BCBS Alabama
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
10025
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 Gateway
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.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bcbs Of Alabama | 10025 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I270/271276/277Dental |
| Bcbs Of Alabama | 10609 | Non-Par | None | 276/277 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama | ALBC0 | Non-Par | None | |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Alabama | ALBC0 | Non-Par | Required | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Alabama | CBAL1 | Non-Par | None | 835 ERADental |
Resolution Tools for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama Claims
Values vary by plan, line of business, and provider agreement. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse gateway before submitting electronic claims.
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