Coverage profile
Work CareFirst Administrators 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 276/277The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check clearinghouse claim status for your practice with CareFirst Administrators.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with CareFirst Administrators.
Portal claim status
Browser automationThe Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for CareFirst Administrators.
Other aliases
Also known as
- 12273
- 3874
- 75191
- CFCHL
- CFA, LLC
- National Claims Administrative Services Charlotte
- National Claims Administrative Services Charlotte North Carolina
- NCAS CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA
- NCAS-CHARLOTTE
- NCASCHRLTT
- NCAS FAIRFAX VIRGINIA
- CAREFIRST BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD
Frequently asked questions
CareFirst Administrators payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with CareFirst Administrators?
Providers check CareFirst Administrators via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.
Can I automate CareFirst Administrators 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 CareFirst Administrators?
The primary payer ID for CareFirst Administrators is 75191. 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 CareFirst Administrators?
The provider portal for CareFirst Administrators is https://apps.availity.com/. Available features depend on the payer and your account.
What are the 837 payer IDs for CareFirst Administrators?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for CareFirst Administrators is 75191 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for CareFirst Administrators?
The 835 payer ID for CareFirst Administrators is 75191 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for CareFirst Administrators?
The 270 payer ID for CareFirst Administrators is 75191 via Stedi.
What is the 276 payer ID for CareFirst Administrators?
The 276 payer ID for CareFirst Administrators is 75191 via Stedi.
What states does CareFirst Administrators operate in?
CareFirst Administrators operates in DC, MD, and VA.
Routing reference
CareFirst Administrators 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 | CareFirst AdministratorsSource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | DC, MD, VASource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 75191Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 75191Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 75191Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 75191Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 75191Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
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: CareFirst Administrators. Source dated .PrimaryPayerId is used as the transaction payer ID when the corresponding Stedi support flag is true.Open current Stedi reference ↗
- United Clearinghouse payer catalogMatched by payer name; matched record: CareFirst Administrators. 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
CareFirst Administrators 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.
- Utilization management phone
- (866) 773-2884UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
- 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 |
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| phone(866) 773-2884 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
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Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response
Phone menu guides
- (866) 945-9839CareFirst Administrators Member and Provider Line