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Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

AR BCBS

The provider portal for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is https://apps.availity.com/

Primary payer ID
00520Compare transaction IDs ↓
Last successful claim statusWithin the past 48 hoursObserved across Substrate's claim-status network.
SupportedEDI 276/277EDI 270/271Browser automation

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Coverage profile

How Substrate can help you with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Substrate can help practices and billers with the following claims tasks for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Claim status

EDI 276/277

The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check clearinghouse claim status for your practice with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Available

Eligibility

EDI 270/271

The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Available

Portal claim status

Browser automation

The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Available

Appeals agent

AI appeals workflow

The Substrate Appeals Agent can submit appeals for RFIs, medical record requests, downcoding reconsiderations, and more via the payer portal for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Available

Frequently asked questions

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield payer FAQs

How do I check claim status with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

Providers check Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.

What is the payer ID for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

The primary payer ID for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is 00520. The correct routing ID can differ by clearinghouse and transaction, so compare the 837P, 837I, 835, 270, and 276 entries before submitting.

What is the provider portal for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

The provider portal for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is https://apps.availity.com/. Available features depend on the payer and your account.

What are the 837 payer IDs for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

The 837P and 837I payer ID for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is 00520 via Stedi.

What is the 835 payer ID for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

The 835 payer ID for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is 00520 via Stedi.

What is the 270 payer ID for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

The 270 payer IDs for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield are 00520 via Stedi and 00520 via Availity.

What is the 276 payer ID for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

The 276 payer IDs for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield are 00520 via Stedi and 00520 via Availity.

What state does Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield operate in?

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield operates in AR.

Routing reference

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield payer IDs and operating states

Use the payer ID listed for the transaction you are submitting. Verify current routing and enrollment requirements with your clearinghouse.

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield payer name, operating states, and transaction-specific payer IDs
Payer nameArkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Operating statesAR
837P professional claims payer IDStedi00520
837I institutional claims payer IDStedi00520
835 ERA payer IDStedi00520Enrollment required
270 eligibility payer IDStedi00520
270 eligibility payer IDAvaility00520
276 claim status payer IDStedi00520
276 claim status payer IDAvaility00520

Payer contact directory

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield phone and fax numbers

Use the number associated with your task. These contacts were stated in successful eligibility responses and may apply to specific benefits, products, or departments.

Payer phone
(800) 287-4188ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
Utilization management fax
(410) 781-7661UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield payer phone and fax directory
Channel and numberPayer NotesDepartmentSpecialties
fax(410) 781-7661Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
fax(479) 527-2323Other stated contextBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • ABCBS
  • ABCBS AMI
  • ABCBS EXCHANGE
fax(501) 212-8518Other stated contextBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • HEALTH ADVANTAGE
fax(501) 378-2562Other stated contextBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
fax(501) 378-2965Other stated contextBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • BLUEADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS OF ARK
fax(800) 348-3804Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • BCBS OF MISSISSIPPI
Hospital
fax(800) 453-4341Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • CLINICAL INTAKE OPERATIONS
Hospital
fax(833) 453-0101Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • REACH KIDNEY CARE
fax(833) 610-1575Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • CREDENCE BCBS
Hospital
fax(833) 938-9934Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • CREDENCE BCBS
Hospital
fax(844) 295-4637Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Co-Payment
  • BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
Hospital
fax(866) 606-6021Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • PA LOGIC SOLUTIONS
fax(877) 665-5542Other stated contextBenefit context: Limitations
  • AMERICAN HEALTH HOLDING
Hospital, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Outpatient
fax(501) 379-1200
  • SKAI BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
fax(888) 282-1321
  • ARKANSAS BLUECROSS
phone(312) 653-1947Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • Customer Service
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(800) 243-1809Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • AETNA
Dental Care
phone(800) 323-5000Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • Central States Benefit Fund
Vision (Optometry)
phone(800) 335-8266Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • DELTA DENTAL
  • DELTA DENTAL OF MO
Dental Care
phone(800) 335-8289Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • DELTA DENTAL OF VA
Dental Care
phone(800) 364-6331Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CVS/CAREMARK
Pharmacy
phone(800) 441-9188Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • Customer Service
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(800) 450-8753Eligibility / benefits, Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Co-Payment
  • CARELONRX
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital, Pharmacy
phone(800) 451-0287Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(800) 507-3800Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • Superior Vision
Vision (Optometry)
phone(800) 524-0149Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • DELTA DENTAL
Dental Care
phone(800) 575-7712Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • KROGER PRESCRIPTION PLAN
Pharmacy
phone(800) 635-1928Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • BCBSIL
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(800) 638-3120Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • Spectera
Vision (Optometry)
phone(800) 672-2378Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(800) 676-2583Eligibility / benefits, Other stated contextBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor; Benefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
  • ARKANSAS BLUECROSS
  • BLUEADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS OF ARK
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • Customer Service
  • HEALTH ADVANTAGE
  • Highmark Wholecare
Health Benefit Plan Coverage, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Emergency Accident, Hospital - Emergency Medical, Emergency Services, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Emergency Accident, Urgent Care, Chiropractic, Professional (Physician) Visit - Office, Physician Visit - Office: Well, Vision (Optometry)
phone(800) 711-4555Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • OPTUM RX
Pharmacy
phone(800) 877-7195Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • VSP
Vision (Optometry)
phone(800) 942-0854Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • METLIFE PPO AND RURAL PPO
Dental Care
phone(800) 972-8088Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(833) 790-1010Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CVS/CAREMARK
Pharmacy
phone(844) 783-1399Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • OPTUMRX CORETRUST
Pharmacy
phone(855) 811-2218Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • OPTUMRX
Pharmacy
phone(866) 208-5184Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • OPTUM
Pharmacy
phone(866) 233-4239Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • SAV-RX
Pharmacy
phone(866) 496-2371Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • DELTA DENTAL
Dental Care
phone(866) 819-4298Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • SUPERIOR VISION
Vision (Optometry)
phone(877) 277-3368Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • AETNA RR DENTAL PLAN
Dental Care
phone(888) 352-7924Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • LIBERTY DENTAL
Dental Care
phone(888) 741-5232Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • MED IMPACT
Pharmacy
phone(888) 797-8911Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CVS CAREMARK
Pharmacy
phone(800) 274-7767Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital
phone(800) 336-7767Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Payment
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital
phone(855) 343-4851Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital
phone(866) 470-6244Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Co-Payment
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital
phone(866) 773-2884Other stated context, Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • Pre Service Review
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital - Inpatient
phone(866) 871-1419Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital
phone(800) 334-8134PharmacyBenefit context: Exclusions
  • RX BENEFITS
Pharmacy
phone(800) 924-7141Other stated context, PharmacyBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Benefit Description
  • BLUECROSS AND BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE
  • MAGELLANRX
Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Outpatient, Pharmacy
phone(855) 381-1661PharmacyBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • CVS CAREMARK
Pharmacy
phone(888) 286-3197PharmacyBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • CVS CAREMARK
Pharmacy
phone(800) 245-1150Behavioral healthBenefit context: Non-Covered
  • BHS
Mental Health
phone(855) 339-8558Behavioral health, Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage; Benefit context: Coverage Basis
  • LUCET
Mental Health
phone(602) 864-4320Other stated contextBenefit context: Benefit Description
  • BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF AZ
Hospital - Inpatient, Professional (Physician) Visit - Office, Hospital, Hospital - Outpatient
phone(800) 232-2345Other stated contextBenefit context: Benefit Description
  • BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF AZ
Hospital - Inpatient, Professional (Physician) Visit - Office, Hospital, Hospital - Outpatient
phone(800) 248-2342Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Deductible
  • BCBS ALABAMA
  • BCBS OF ALABAMA
Hospital
phone(800) 351-2370Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • CLINICAL INTAKE OPERATIONS
Hospital
phone(800) 424-8270Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • PRIME THERAPEUTICS
phone(800) 452-8507Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • HIGHMARK MEDICAL MANAGEMENT & POLICY
Hospital
phone(800) 476-0677Other stated contextBenefit context: Non-Covered
  • SOUTHLAND NATIONAL INSURANCE CORP
Vision (Optometry)
phone(800) 482-6655Other stated contextBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • ABCBS
phone(800) 523-6435Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment
  • LABLUE Clinical Inquiry
Chiropractic
phone(800) 541-6652Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Co-Payment
  • BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
Hospital
phone(800) 664-2583Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • HORIZON BCBSNJ
Health Benefit Plan Coverage
phone(800) 780-7881Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • CLINICAL INTAKE OPERATIONS
Hospital
phone(800) 800-4298Other stated contextBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor
  • ABCBS AMI
  • ABCBS EXCHANGE
phone(800) 827-4814Other stated contextBenefit context: Limitations
  • BLUEADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS OF ARKANSAS
  • CENTRAL REGION CASE MANAGEMENT OR MEDICAL AUDIT AND REVIEW
  • MEDICAL AUDIT AND REVIEW
  • SKAI BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Outpatient, Hospital - Outpatient, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(800) 841-9659Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • BCBS OF MISSISSIPPI
Hospital
phone(800) 869-7093Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • HMA HEALTH SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Hospital - Inpatient
phone(800) 920-2485Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • EXCELLUS BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
Health Benefit Plan Coverage
phone(833) 424-7770Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment
  • AHA
Hospital
phone(833) 447-4397Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • REACH KIDNEY CARE
phone(833) 462-0104Other stated contextBenefit context: Limitations
  • AMERICAN HEALTH HOLDING
Hospital, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Outpatient
phone(833) 592-9956Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(833) 639-1634Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
Hospital, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(833) 639-1637Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(833) 663-8703Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • CREDENCE BCBS
Hospital
phone(833) 663-8705Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • CREDENCE BCBS
Hospital
phone(833) 798-6733Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • BCBSAL
phone(833) 800-4033Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • BCBSAL
phone(844) 230-3689Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
Urgent Care
phone(844) 864-4352Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment
  • AHA
Hospital
phone(866) 205-5107Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • PA LOGIC SOLUTIONS
phone(866) 398-1922Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • UM ORGANIZATION
Hospital, Hospital - Outpatient
phone(866) 803-8002Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • CARELON MEDICAL BENEFITS MANAGEMENT
  • EVICORE HEALTHCARE
phone(866) 952-0353Other stated contextBenefit context: Deductible
  • QUANTUM HEALTH
Hospital
phone(877) 288-0719Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • HEALTH EQUITY
phone(877) 324-2990Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • QUANTUM HEALTH
Hospital
phone(877) 986-8136Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • QUANTUM HEALTH
Hospital - Outpatient
phone(888) 953-6703Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • CARELON
Hospital
phone(800) 214-4844
  • ARKANSAS BLUECROSS
phone(800) 238-8379
  • MEDIPAK
phone(800) 287-4188
  • ARKANSAS BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
phone(800) 327-6716
  • ARKANSAS BLUECROSS
phone(844) 465-5227
  • SKAI BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response

Other aliases

Also known as

  • 00181
  • 00520
  • 10028
  • 2416
  • 520
  • 5596
  • 83470
  • ARBCBS
  • ARBLS
  • CBAR1
  • SB520
  • TLY26
  • Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
  • Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • USAble Mutual Insurance Company
  • ARKANSAS BCBS
  • BCBS ARKANSAS