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Highmark of Pennsylvania

Highmark PA

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Provider portalapps.availity.com ↗

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Last successful claim statusWithin the past weekObserved across Substrate's claim-status network.
SupportedEDI 276/277EDI 270/271Browser automation

Coverage profile

Work Highmark of Pennsylvania across every published route

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Claim status

EDI 276/277

The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check clearinghouse claim status for your practice with Highmark of Pennsylvania.

Available

Eligibility

EDI 270/271

The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Highmark of Pennsylvania.

Available

Portal claim status

Browser automation

The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Highmark of Pennsylvania.

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Other aliases

Also known as

  • 100338
  • 10046
  • 100900
  • 10264
  • 10524
  • 2413
  • 35145
  • 54771
  • 95462
  • AJOXG
  • PABCBS
  • PABLS
  • SB865
  • SB865MA
  • SZXAY
  • First Priority Life Insurance Company (FPLIC) Out-of-Area Claims
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Pennsylvania Professional
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark of Pennsylvania - Medicare Advantage
  • Keystone Health Plan West - Community Blue HMO
  • BCBSPA
  • HIGHMARK BCBS PENNSYLVANIA PROFESSIONAL
  • HIGHMARK BCBS PENNSYLVANIA

2027 maternity billing research

When does Highmark of Pennsylvania change OB/GYN billing?

Awareness notice only

Highmark reports an industry-wide maternity coding model effective January 1, 2027 and is reviewing its policies, procedures, and systems. This notice gives no Highmark-specific claim-submission rules or payer billing implementation date.

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 Pennsylvania Highmark regional brands shown on the provider site. Individual products are not enumerated; Dental and Vision policies are not addressed.

Maternity billing changes for 2027. Verify the payer source before claim submission.

Frequently asked questions

Highmark of Pennsylvania payer FAQs

How do I check claim status with Highmark of Pennsylvania?

Providers check Highmark of Pennsylvania via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.

What is the payer ID for Highmark of Pennsylvania?

The primary payer ID for Highmark of Pennsylvania is 54771. 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 of Pennsylvania?

The provider portal for Highmark of Pennsylvania is https://apps.availity.com/. Available features depend on the payer and your account.

What is the 837P payer ID for Highmark of Pennsylvania?

The 837P payer ID for Highmark of Pennsylvania is 54771 via Stedi.

What is the 835 payer ID for Highmark of Pennsylvania?

The 835 payer ID for Highmark of Pennsylvania is 54771 via Stedi.

What is the 270 payer ID for Highmark of Pennsylvania?

The 270 payer IDs for Highmark of Pennsylvania are 54771 via Stedi and 54771 via Availity.

What is the 276 payer ID for Highmark of Pennsylvania?

The 276 payer IDs for Highmark of Pennsylvania are 54771 via Stedi and 54771 via Availity.

What state does Highmark of Pennsylvania operate in?

Highmark of Pennsylvania operates in PA.

Routing reference

Highmark of Pennsylvania 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.

Highmark of Pennsylvania payer name, operating states, and transaction-specific payer IDs
Payer nameHighmark of PennsylvaniaSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed
Operating statesPASource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed
837P professional claims payer IDStedi54771Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
835 ERA payer IDStedi54771Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
270 eligibility payer IDStedi54771Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
270 eligibility payer IDAvaility54771Enrollment requiredSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
276 claim status payer IDStedi54771Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID
276 claim status payer IDAvaility54771Enrollment requiredSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID

Routing sources and verification

  • Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Last refreshed .
  • Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: Highmark of Pennsylvania. 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 ID; matched record: HIGHMARK BCBS PENNSYLVANIA PROFESSIONAL. 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 of Pennsylvania. 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 of Pennsylvania 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) 327-6716HIGHMARK OF PENNSYLVANIA
Payer fax
(888) 282-1321HIGHMARK OF PENNSYLVANIA
Highmark of Pennsylvania payer phone and fax directory
Channel and numberPayer NotesDepartmentSpecialties
fax(888) 282-1321
  • HIGHMARK OF PENNSYLVANIA
phone(800) 321-0935Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CHESTERFELD RESOURCES, INC.
Dental Care
phone(800) 441-9188Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CUSTOMER SERVICE
Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient
phone(800) 987-8357Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • EXPRESS SCRIPTS
Pharmacy
phone(833) 958-2804Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information
  • CVS HEALTH
Pharmacy
phone(800) 305-4271Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital
phone(866) 470-6244Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance
  • UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
Hospital
phone(484) 862-3506Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • MEDICAL MANAGEMENT & POLICY
Hospital
phone(800) 344-5245Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • HIGHMARK WV MEDICAL MANAGEMENT & POLICY
Hospital
phone(800) 424-8270Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • PRIME THERAPEUTICS
phone(800) 452-8507Other stated contextBenefit context: Active - Pending Investigation; Benefit context: Active Coverage
  • HIGHMARK MEDICAL MANAGEMENT & POLICY
Hospital
phone(800) 480-6658Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • MEDICAL MANAGEMENT & POLICY
Hospital
phone(800) 664-2583Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • HORIZON BCBSNJ
Health Benefit Plan Coverage
phone(855) 550-3733Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage
  • MEDICAL MANAGEMENT & POLICY
Hospital
phone(866) 803-8002Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis
  • CARELON MEDICAL BENEFITS MANAGEMENT
  • EVICORE HEALTHCARE
phone(800) 327-6716
  • HIGHMARK OF PENNSYLVANIA
phone(800) 676-2583
  • HIGHMARK OF PENNSYLVANIA

Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response

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 — providers should 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.