Blue Cross Blue Shield (State Plans)
CommercialAlso covers: BCBS, Blue Card, Highmark, Horizon, Florida Blue, BCBS of Michigan, Carefirst, Regence
Payer ID
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Each independent BCBS plan has its own payer ID; out-of-area claims route via BlueCard to the local plan.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Varies by plan — commonly 90, 180, or 365 days from the date of service
Appeal Window
Varies by plan
Clearinghouse
Availity (most plans)
Provider Services
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Provider Portal
https://www.availity.com
36 independent, locally-operated BCBS companies. Use the alpha-prefix on the member ID to identify the home plan; submit to the patient's local Blue plan via BlueCard.
Values vary by plan, region, and contract and can change. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse before filing. Last verified 2026-06-24.
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