Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Also covers / subsidiaries: BCBSTX, BCBS of Texas
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
84980
84980 cited in provider manuals for professional/institutional claims via Availity; some clearinghouses list alternate/regional IDs.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Commercial PPO: 365 days from DOS; HMO: 180 days; Medicaid (STAR/STAR Kids/CHIP): 95 days
Appeal Window
Complaints and Appeals Dept., P.O. Box 660717, Dallas, TX 75266 (fax 855-235-1055)
Clearinghouse Gateway
Availity
Provider Services
877-774-8592
Claims Fax
855-235-1055
Claims Address
BCBSTX, PO Box 660044, Dallas, TX 75266-0044 (commercial). Medicaid: PO Box 650712, Dallas, TX 75265-0712.
Provider Portal
https://www.bcbstx.com/provider
HCSC-operated Texas Blue plan; payer ID, timely-filing windows, and addresses differ by product line.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bcbs Dental Of Tx | 84980 | Non-Par | None | 835 ERADental |
| Bcbs Of Texas | 10048 | Non-Par | None | 276/277 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental Of Texas | 84980 | Non-Par | Required | 835 ERADental |
Resolution Tools for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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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