Coverage profile
How Substrate can help you with Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota
Substrate can help practices and billers with the following claims tasks for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota.
Portal claim status
Browser automationThe Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota.
Frequently asked questions
Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota payer FAQs
Can I automate Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 Blue Shield Minnesota?
The primary payer ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota is 220. 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 Blue Shield Minnesota?
The provider portal for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota is https://apps.availity.com/. Available features depend on the payer and your account.
What are the 837 payer IDs for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota is 00720 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota?
The 835 payer ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota is 00720 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota?
The 270 payer IDs for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota are 00720 via Stedi and 00720 via Availity.
What is the 276 payer ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota?
The 276 payer IDs for Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota are 00720 via Stedi and 00720 via Availity.
What state does Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota operate in?
Blue Cross Blue Shield Minnesota operates in MN.
Routing reference
Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 Blue Shield MinnesotaSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | MNSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 00720Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | 00720Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 276 claim status payer IDAvaility | 00720Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
Routing sources and verification
- Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Last refreshed .
- Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer name; 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 name; 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 ↗
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 Blue Shield 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.
- Payer phone
- (800) 676-2583BCBSMN
| Channel and number | Payer Notes | Department | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|
| phone(800) 676-2583 |
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Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response
Other aliases
Also known as
- 220
- CBMN1
- BCBS MINNESOTA
- BCBSMN
- BCBSMN220