Coverage profile
How Substrate can help you with Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region
Substrate can help practices and billers with the following claims tasks for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region.
Claim status
EDI 276/277The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check clearinghouse claim status for your practice with Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region.
Portal claim status
Browser automationThe Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region.
2027 maternity billing research
When does Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region change OB/GYN billing?
The CPT maternity code changes take effect 2027-01-01, but Highmark has not announced an operational billing change and is still reviewing implementation.
- Transition start
- Not published
- Billing start
- Not published
- Published
- 2026-07-01
- Current As Of
- August 2026
Scope: payer-family guidance across named Highmark markets
Maternity billing changes for 2027. Verify the payer source before claim submission.
Frequently asked questions
Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region?
Providers check Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.
Can I automate Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region 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 Pennsylvania Central Region?
The primary payer ID for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region is 54771I. 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 Pennsylvania Central Region?
The provider portal for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region is https://apps.availity.com/. Available features depend on the payer and your account.
What is the 837I payer ID for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region?
The 837I payer ID for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region is 54771I via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region?
The 835 payer ID for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region is 54771I via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region?
The 270 payer IDs for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region are 54771I via Stedi and 54771I via Availity.
What is the 276 payer ID for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region?
The 276 payer IDs for Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region are 54771I via Stedi and 54771I via Availity.
What state does Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region operate in?
Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region operates in PA.
Routing reference
Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region 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 Pennsylvania Central RegionSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | PASource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 54771ISource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 54771IEnrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 54771IEnrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | 54771IEnrollment requiredSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 54771IEnrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDAvaility | 54771IEnrollment 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 .Open payer website ↗
- Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: Highmark Pennsylvania Central Region. 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 INSTITUTIONAL. 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 ↗
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 Pennsylvania Central Region 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.
- Other stated context phone
- (800) 452-8507HIGHMARK MEDICAL MANAGEMENT & POLICY
| Channel and number | Payer Notes | Department | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|
| phone(800) 452-8507 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Hospital |
Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response
Other aliases
Also known as
- 3587
- 54771C
- 54771I
- HIGHMARK BCBS PENNSYLVANIA CENTRAL
- HIGHMARK BLUE SHIELD
- HIGHMARK BCBS PENNSYLVANIA INSTITUTIONAL
- HIGHMARK BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD