Also covers / subsidiaries: BCBSM, BCBS Michigan
Electronic Payer ID
MIBC0
MIBLS is the main BCBS of Michigan payer ID; Michigan FEP uses MIFEP. Medicare Plus Blue PPO, Blue Cross Complete (Medicaid), and BCN have separate routing.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Medicare Plus Blue (MA): 2 years. Commercial timely-filing limit not confirmed — verify
Appeal Window
Appeals/clinical editing disputes per the BCBSM provider manual
Clearinghouse Gateway
Availity / approved clearinghouse to payer ID MIBLS
Provider Services
800-344-8525
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Professional: BCBSM, P.O. Box 312500, Detroit, MI 48231-2500. Institutional (UB-04): P.O. Box 310166, Detroit, MI 48231-0166.
Provider Portal
https://www.bcbsm.com/providers
Claims addresses differ by product/claim type. Physicians 800-344-8525; hospitals 800-249-5103.
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan | MIBC0 | Non-Par | Required | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Michigan | MIBC1 | Non-Par | Required | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan | BBMDQ | Par | None | 835 ERADental |
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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