BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Also covers / subsidiaries: BCBST, BCBS Tennessee
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
TNBC0
00390 and 00890 both appear as BCBS of Tennessee payer IDs (00890 widely cited for commercial). Confirm with your clearinghouse.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Appeal Window
Appeals/claim disputes per the BCBST Provider Administration Manual
Clearinghouse Gateway
Availity / approved clearinghouse
Provider Services
800-924-7141
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, 1 Cameron Hill Circle, Chattanooga, TN 37402 (PO Box 180205 also referenced — verify)
Provider Portal
https://provider.bcbst.com
Two payer IDs (00890 and 00390) circulate; 00890 is the more commonly cited commercial ID.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Resolution Tools for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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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