Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts

BCBS

Also covers: BCBSMA, HMO Blue, Blue Cross MA

Payer ID

00200

00200 is the widely listed clearinghouse payer ID for commercial professional/institutional. Blue Benefit Administrators of MA (a TPA) uses 03036.

Timely Filing Limit (TFL)

HMO and PPO claims within 90 days of DOS; Indemnity within 1 year

Appeal Window

Appeals via Provider Central (Office Resources > Policies & Guidelines > Reviews & Appeals)

Clearinghouse

Availity (BCBSMA's EDI clearinghouse/gateway)

Provider Services

800-327-6716

Claims Fax

Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse

Claims Address

Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse

Provider Portal

https://provider.bluecrossma.com

Submits EDI via Availity; payer ID 00200 for commercial.

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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