Coverage profile
How Substrate can help you with CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland
Substrate can help practices and billers with the following claims tasks for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland.
Claim status
EDI 276/277The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check clearinghouse claim status for your practice with CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland.
Portal claim status
Browser automationThe Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland.
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 CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland.
Frequently asked questions
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland?
Providers check CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.
Can I automate CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland?
The primary payer ID for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland is SB690. 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 CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland is 00580 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland?
The 835 payer ID for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland is 00580 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland?
The 270 payer IDs for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland are 00580 via Stedi and 190 via Availity.
What is the 276 payer ID for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland?
The 276 payer IDs for CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland are 00580 via Stedi and 190 via Availity.
What states does CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland operate in?
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland operates in DC, DE, FL, MD, NC, PA, VA, and WV.
Routing reference
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland 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 Blue Cross Blue Shield MarylandSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | DC, DE, FL, MD, NC, PA, VA, WVSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 00580Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 00580Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 00580Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 00580Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | 190Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 00580Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDAvaility | 190Source: 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 .Open payer website ↗
- Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland. 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: CAREFIRST BCBS. 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: CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland. 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.
Other aliases
Also known as
- 00190
- 00690
- 10095
- 10270
- 12011
- 190
- 2419
- MDBCBS
- MDBLS
- SB690
- SB690MA
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland / Carefirst
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland - Medicare Advantage
- CAREFIRST BCBS MARYLAND DENTAL
- CAREFIRST BCBS MARYLAND
- CAREFIRST BCBS OF MARYLAND
- CAREFIRST BCBS
- CAREFIRST BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD
