Coverage profile
Work Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware 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 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware.
Portal claim status
Browser automationThe Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware.
Other aliases
Also known as
- 00070
- 00570
- 100026
- 10831
- 12B34
- 12B76
- 1546
- 53287
- 570
- 7456
- BCDEL
- DEBCBS
- DEBLS
- GHPHHO
- LTKAB
- SB570
- SB570MA
- Highmark BCBS Delaware
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware - Medicare Advantage
- HIGHMARK
- HIGHMARK DELAWARE
- BCBS DELAWARE
BlueCard home-plan routing
BCBS prefixes for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware
These 66 member ID prefixes resolve to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware as their terminal payer. Open a prefix to review its home plan, state, payer ID, and published routes.
Member ID prefixes
AXBBCBS prefixB2LBCBS prefixB4GBCBS prefixB4MBCBS prefixB5FBCBS prefixB6MBCBS prefixBDEBCBS prefixBIFBCBS prefixC2BBCBS prefixC3FBCBS prefixC9IBCBS prefixC9OBCBS prefixCXYBCBS prefixD2NBCBS prefixD2VBCBS prefixD2YBCBS prefixD9MBCBS prefixDBLBCBS prefixDBSBCBS prefixDDEBCBS prefixDGMBCBS prefixDKFBCBS prefixDKNBCBS prefixDSRBCBS prefixDYWBCBS prefixF6JBCBS prefixFMYBCBS prefixG5WBCBS prefixH6JBCBS prefixH6VBCBS prefixIHMBCBS prefixIKOBCBS prefixINIBCBS prefixJ5ZBCBS prefixJ6UBCBS prefixJSLBCBS prefixL9HBCBS prefixMHNBCBS prefixN5UBCBS prefixNCDBCBS prefixNCQBCBS prefixOSTBCBS prefixQTXBCBS prefixSDEBCBS prefixSEMBCBS prefixSHYBCBS prefixSLLBCBS prefixSODBCBS prefixSVSBCBS prefixSVWBCBS prefixSZGBCBS prefixSZJBCBS prefixT6FBCBS prefixT6XBCBS prefixUDABCBS prefixUDFBCBS prefixUSDBCBS prefixW6JBCBS prefixW6LBCBS prefixWLNBCBS prefixWLZBCBS prefixXHABCBS prefixXHDBCBS prefixXHHBCBS prefixXHPBCBS prefixYMDBCBS prefix
Payer intelligence
Observed adjudication timing
How long completed claims in Substrate’s aggregate network took from payer receipt to the 835 payment date.
Median time to payment
10 days- 10% of adjudications by
- 6 days
- 90% of adjudications by
- 13 days
- Applicable state coverage
- DE
- Current As Of
- July 2026
Five-month median trend
Days to 835 paymentView chart data as a table
| Service month | Median | 10% of adjudications by | 90% of adjudications by | Completed claims | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 10 days | 7 days | 14 days | 101 | DE |
| May | 10 days | 6 days | 13 days | 330 | DE |
| Jun | 11 days | 6 days | 14 days | 278 | DE |
| Jul | 10 days | 6 days | 13 days | 331 | DE |
| Aug | No qualified data | ||||
2027 maternity billing research
When does Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware change OB/GYN billing?
Highmark reports an industry-wide maternity coding model effective January 1, 2027 and is reviewing its policies, procedures, and systems. This notice does not provide Highmark billing implementation instructions or establish applicability to every Delaware product.
- Transition start
- Not published
- Billing start
- Not published
- Published
- 2026-07-01
- Current As Of
- August 2026
Scope: General maternity-services awareness notice associated with the Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware regional brand. Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid applicability is not separately specified; Dental and Vision policies are not addressed.
Maternity billing changes for 2027. Verify the payer source before claim submission.
Frequently asked questions
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware?
Providers check Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.
Can I automate Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware 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 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware?
The primary payer ID for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware is 00570. 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 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware?
The provider portal for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware is https://apps.availity.com/. Available features depend on the payer and your account.
What are the 837 payer IDs for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware is 00570 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware?
The 835 payer ID for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware is 00570 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware?
The 270 payer IDs for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware are 00570 via Stedi and 100026 via Availity.
What is the 276 payer ID for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware?
The 276 payer ID for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware is 00570 via Stedi.
What state does Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware operate in?
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware operates in DE.
Routing reference
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware 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 | Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of DelawareSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | DESource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 00570Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 00570Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 00570Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 00570Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | 100026Enrollment requiredSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 00570Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
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: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware. 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 DELAWARE. 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: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware. 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
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware 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) 676-2583HIGHMARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF DELAWARE
| Channel and number | Payer Notes | Department | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|
| phone(855) 343-4851 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 572-2872 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Hospital |
| phone(866) 331-3292 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 676-2583 |
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Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response