Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Also covers / subsidiaries: AZ Blue, BCBSAZ
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
53589
53589 commonly listed for BCBSAZ commercial. Health Choice (Medicaid lines) uses 62180. Provider portal moved to Availity Essentials.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Health Choice (Medicaid): initial within 6 months of DOS; commercial not confirmed — verify
Appeal Window
Provider claims disputes/appeals per the AZ Blue Provider Operating Guide (Availity)
Clearinghouse Gateway
Availity (provider portal moved to Availity Essentials)
Provider Services
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Provider Portal
https://www.azblue.com/provider
AZ Blue routes provider transactions via Availity Essentials. Confirm commercial limits and payer ID with AZ Blue/Availity.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bcbs Of Arizona | 10027 | Non-Par | None | 276/277 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Arizona | 53589 | Non-Par | Required | 837P837I835 ERADental |
Resolution Tools for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona 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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