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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

BCBS MN

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota logo

Provider portalapps.availity.com ↗

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

Coverage profile

Work Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota across every published route

Use the current payer record to choose the right claim-status, eligibility, portal, phone, or appeals workflow. Substrate only marks routes that are published for this payer.

Claim status

EDI 276/277

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

Available

Eligibility

EDI 270/271

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

Available

Portal claim status

Browser automation

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

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

Available

Other aliases

Also known as

  • 00720
  • 00722
  • 10039
  • 12B16
  • 1402
  • 1410
  • 1429
  • 220
  • 720
  • BXMN1
  • CBMN1
  • CBMNU
  • MNBLS
  • PUFBY
  • QJZST
  • SB720
  • SB720MA
  • SB721
  • TLU22
  • UAKJM
  • BCBSMN
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Commercial and Medicare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicare Advantage
  • Central States Trucking Association Comprehensive Care Services
  • Comprehensive Care Service (CCSTPA)
  • BCBSMN DENTAL
  • BCBS MINNESOTA
  • BCBSM

Frequently asked questions

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota payer FAQs

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

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

What is the payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?

The primary payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is 00720. 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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?

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

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

The 837P and 837I payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is 00720 via Stedi.

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

The 835 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is 00720 via Stedi.

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

The 270 payer IDs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota are 00720 via Stedi and 00720 via Availity.

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

The 276 payer IDs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota are 00720 via Stedi and 00720 via Availity.

What state does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota operate in?

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota operates in MN.

Routing reference

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota 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.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota payer name, operating states, and transaction-specific payer IDs
Payer nameBlue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed
Operating statesMNSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed
837P professional claims payer IDStedi00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
837I institutional claims payer IDStedi00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
835 ERA payer IDStedi00720Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
270 eligibility payer IDStedi00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
270 eligibility payer IDAvaility00720Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
276 claim status payer IDStedi00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
276 claim status payer IDAvaility00720Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID

Routing sources and verification

  • Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Last refreshed .Open payer website ↗
  • Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Source dated .PrimaryPayerId is used as the transaction payer ID when the corresponding Stedi support flag is true.Open current Stedi reference ↗
  • Availity payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: BCBS MINNESOTA. Source dated .The attached API workbook supplies 270 and 276 payer IDs only. It does not supply 837P, 837I, or 835 IDs.Open current Availity reference ↗
  • United Clearinghouse payer catalogMatched by payer name; matched record: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. The source did not provide a publication date.The attachment supplies payer names and states only; it does not contain transaction-specific payer IDs.Open current United Clearinghouse reference ↗

Clearinghouse payer IDs are transaction-specific and can change. Confirm the current payer list and the member’s ID card before submission.

Payer contact directory

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota 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.

Eligibility / benefits phone
(800) 268-9012LIBERTY DENTAL
Utilization management fax
(410) 781-7661UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota 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(866) 606-6021Other stated context, PharmacyBenefit context: Active Coverage; Benefit context: Coverage Basis
  • PA LOGIC SOLUTIONS
Pharmacy
fax(833) 938-9934Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • CREDENCE BCBS
Hospital
fax(844) 295-4637Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
Hospital
fax(888) 282-1321
  • BCBSMN
phone(800) 268-9012Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • LIBERTY DENTAL
Dental Care
phone(800) 441-9188Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(800) 972-8088Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(866) 797-9884Eligibility / benefits, Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Co-Payment
  • CARELONRX
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Chiropractic, Pharmacy
phone(888) 350-3447Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CARELONRX
Pharmacy
phone(888) 581-3648Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • BLUE VIEW VISION
Vision (Optometry)
phone(866) 470-6244Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital
phone(866) 773-2884Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
phone(951) 683-6370Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Payment; Benefit context: Limitations
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Chiropractic
phone(800) 924-7141Other stated context, PharmacyBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Benefit Description
  • BLUECROSS AND BLUESHIELD OF TENNESSEE
  • MAGELLANRX
Hospital - Outpatient, Pharmacy
phone(866) 205-5107Other stated context, PharmacyBenefit context: Active Coverage; Benefit context: Coverage Basis
  • PA LOGIC SOLUTIONS
Pharmacy
phone(855) 339-8558Behavioral healthBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • LUCET
Mental Health
phone(800) 274-7767Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • ANTHEM BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA
Hospital
phone(800) 397-7337Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Co-Payment
  • AVAILITY AUTH AND REFERRALS PAGE
Hospital - Inpatient
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) 541-6652Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
Hospital
phone(800) 664-2583Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • HORIZON BCBSNJ
Health Benefit Plan Coverage
phone(800) 952-3404Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment
  • AHA
Hospital
phone(800) 972-4226Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment
  • AMERICAN SPECIALTY HEALTH
Chiropractic
phone(833) 663-8703Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • CREDENCE BCBS
Hospital
phone(833) 800-4033Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • BCBSAL
phone(855) 243-3326Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • SLEEP MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
Hospital - Inpatient
phone(855) 333-5730Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • ANTHEM BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA
Hospital, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(866) 803-8002Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • CARELON MEDICAL BENEFITS MANAGEMENT
  • EVICORE HEALTHCARE
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) 811-3106Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
Hospital
phone(800) 214-4844
  • BCBSMN
phone(800) 327-6716
  • BCBSMN
phone(800) 392-2512
  • BCBSMN
phone(800) 676-2583
  • BCBSMN
phone(800) 727-2227
  • BCBSMN
phone(877) 444-2374
  • BCBSMN
phone(888) 233-8351
  • BCBSMN

Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute billing, coding, or reimbursement advice. Nothing on this page should be relied upon as a substitute for clinician assessment, professional billing guidance, or as a definitive statement of any payor's billing requirements or policies.

Payor agreements, fee schedules, and billing policies vary and are subject to change. Before submitting any claims related to maternity care services — including claims affected by the 2027 CPT code revisions — providers should consult the applicable payor agreements, coverage policies, and billing guidelines to confirm current requirements for their specific payor contracts.

Substrate makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the payor-specific information presented here. Providers are solely responsible for ensuring that all claims are submitted in accordance with applicable payor requirements, and Substrate assumes no liability for claim denials, underpayments, or other adverse outcomes arising from reliance on this information.