Coverage profile
How Substrate can help you with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Substrate can help practices and billers with the following claims tasks for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Claim status
EDI 276/277The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check clearinghouse claim status for your practice with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Portal claim status
Browser automationThe Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Appeals agent
AI appeals workflowThe 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.
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.
Can I automate Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota portal follow-up?
Yes — portal retrieval is required when 276/277 is missing or stale. See payer portal automation and learn why 276/277 is not enough.
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.
| Payer name | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Operating states | MN |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 00720 |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 00720 |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 00720Enrollment required |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 00720 |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | 00720 |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 00720 |
| 276 claim status payer IDAvaility | 00720 |
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
| Channel and number | Payer Notes | Department | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|
fax(410) 781-7661 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| |
fax(866) 606-6021 | Other stated context, PharmacyBenefit context: Active Coverage; Benefit context: Coverage Basis |
| Pharmacy |
fax(833) 938-9934 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
fax(844) 295-4637 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
fax(888) 282-1321 |
| ||
| phone(800) 268-9012 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Dental Care |
| phone(800) 441-9188 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 972-8088 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(866) 797-9884 | Eligibility / benefits, Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Co-Payment |
| Chiropractic, Pharmacy |
| phone(888) 350-3447 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(888) 581-3648 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Vision (Optometry) |
| phone(866) 470-6244 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(866) 773-2884 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| |
| phone(951) 683-6370 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Payment; Benefit context: Limitations |
| Chiropractic |
| phone(800) 924-7141 | Other stated context, PharmacyBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Benefit Description |
| Hospital - Outpatient, Pharmacy |
| phone(866) 205-5107 | Other stated context, PharmacyBenefit context: Active Coverage; Benefit context: Coverage Basis |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(855) 339-8558 | Behavioral healthBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Mental Health |
| phone(800) 274-7767 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 397-7337 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 424-8270 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis |
| |
| phone(800) 452-8507 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 541-6652 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 664-2583 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Health Benefit Plan Coverage |
| phone(800) 952-3404 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 972-4226 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Chiropractic |
| phone(833) 663-8703 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(833) 800-4033 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis |
| |
| phone(855) 243-3326 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(855) 333-5730 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(866) 803-8002 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis |
| |
| phone(877) 288-0719 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis |
| |
| phone(877) 324-2990 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(877) 811-3106 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 214-4844 |
| ||
| phone(800) 327-6716 |
| ||
| phone(800) 392-2512 |
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| phone(800) 676-2583 |
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| phone(800) 727-2227 |
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| phone(877) 444-2374 |
| ||
| phone(888) 233-8351 |
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Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response
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
