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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

BCBS RI

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Primary payer ID
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Last successful claim statusWithin the past weekObserved across Substrate's claim-status network.
Claim statusSupportedEDI 276/277EligibilityAvailableEDI 270/271

Coverage profile

Work Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 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 & Blue Shield of Rhode Island.

Supported

Eligibility

EDI 270/271

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

Available

Other aliases

Also known as

  • 00370
  • 00870
  • 10304
  • 12B74
  • 53473
  • 7420
  • BCRIC
  • CB870
  • NOHEV
  • RIBCBS
  • RIBLS
  • SB870
  • BCBS Rhode Island
  • Blue Chip of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island - Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
  • BCBSRI
  • BLUE SHIELD OF RHODE ISLAND

Frequently asked questions

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island payer FAQs

How do I check claim status with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island?

Providers check Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 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 & Blue Shield of Rhode Island?

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

What are the 837 payer IDs for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island?

The 837P and 837I payer ID for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is RIBLS via Stedi.

What is the 835 payer ID for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island?

The 835 payer ID for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is RIBLS via Stedi.

What is the 270 payer ID for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island?

The 270 payer IDs for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island are RIBLS via Stedi and BCRIC via Availity.

What is the 276 payer ID for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island?

The 276 payer IDs for Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island are RIBLS via Stedi and BCRIC via Availity.

What states does Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island operate in?

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island operates in FL, MA, and RI.

Routing reference

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 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 & Blue Shield of Rhode Island payer name, operating states, and transaction-specific payer IDs
Payer nameBlue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode IslandSource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed
Operating statesFL, MA, RISource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed
837P professional claims payer IDStediRIBLSSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
837I institutional claims payer IDStediRIBLSSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
835 ERA payer IDStediRIBLSEnrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
270 eligibility payer IDStediRIBLSSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
270 eligibility payer IDAvailityBCRICSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name
276 claim status payer IDStediRIBLSSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
276 claim status payer IDAvailityBCRICSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name

Routing sources and verification

  • Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Data last changed ; checked .Open payer website ↗
  • Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. 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 RHODE ISLAND. 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 & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. 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 & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 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) 230-9050Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island payer phone and fax directory
Channel and numberPayer NotesDepartmentSpecialties
phone(844) 241-7087Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • ANTHEM BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD
Urgent Care
phone(800) 230-9050
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
phone(800) 676-2583
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response

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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, please 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.