Blue Shield of California
Also covers / subsidiaries: BSC, Blue Shield of CA
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
CABC0
94036 is the commercial payer ID; Blue Shield Promise (Medicaid) and FEP use different IDs/addresses — confirm by member ID prefix.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Appeal Window
Provider disputes: at least 365 days from Blue Shield's date of contest/denial/payment (per AB 1455)
Clearinghouse Gateway
Availity
Provider Services
800-541-6652
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Blue Shield of California, P.O. Box 272540, Chico, CA 95927-2540
Provider Portal
https://www.blueshieldca.com/provider
Commercial standalone Blue plan for California, distinct from Anthem Blue Cross of CA. CalPERS, FEP, and appeals route to separate Chico boxes.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Blue Shield of California.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Blue Shield of California.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Of California | 10051 | Non-Par | None | 276/277 |
| Blue Cross Of California | 47198 | Non-Par | None | |
| Blue Cross Of California | CABC0 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERA |
| Blue Shield Of California | 10053 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I270/271276/277Dental |
| Blue Shield Of California | CABS0 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERA |
Resolution Tools for Blue Shield of California 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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