Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana
Also covers / subsidiaries: BCBSMT, BCBS of Montana
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
10516
Could not confidently confirm a numeric commercial payer ID. Clearinghouses list alphanumeric aliases (e.g. 'MTBLS'); Blue Cross Medicare Advantage uses 66006.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Appeal Window
Provider appeals follow the HCSC/BCBSMT process via the provider manual and Availity
Clearinghouse Gateway
Availity (primary); also Office Ally, Optum, Trizetto, Claim.MD
Provider Services
800-447-7828
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
BCBSMT, P.O. Box 660255, Dallas, TX 75266-0255 (commercial)
Provider Portal
https://www.availity.com
HCSC-operated Blue plan. Commercial timely filing and numeric payer ID not confidently confirmed.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bcbs Of Montana | 10516 | Non-Par | None | 276/277 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Montana | CBMT1 | Non-Par | None | 835 ERADental |
Resolution Tools for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana 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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