Coverage profile
Work Independence Blue Cross 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 Independence Blue Cross.
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Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Independence Blue Cross.
Available
Portal claim status
Browser automationThe Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Independence Blue Cross.
Available
Other aliases
Also known as
- 100337
- 10262
- 2781
- 3560
- 54704
- 54704MA
- IBC01
- PAIBCE
- SX083
- Independence Blue Cross - Medicare Advantage
- Independence Blue Cross Dental Plan – Blueextrasm
- Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
- Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania Personal Choice
- Keystone Health Plan East
- INDEPENDENCEBCPA
- INDEPENDENCE BC PENNSLYVANIA PERSONAL CHOICE
- INDEPENDENCE BC PENNSYLVANIA
- CAPITAL BLUE CROSS
BlueCard home-plan routing
BCBS prefixes for Independence Blue Cross
These 373 member ID prefixes resolve to Independence Blue Cross as their terminal payer. Open a prefix to review its home plan, state, payer ID, and published routes.
Member ID prefixes
ADQBCBS prefixAGFBCBS prefixAKGBCBS prefixAOVBCBS prefixARIBCBS prefixASRBCBS prefixAUKBCBS prefixB5IBCBS prefixB7CBCBS prefixB7DBCBS prefixB7XBCBS prefixB7YBCBS prefixB8EBCBS prefixB8JBCBS prefixB8LBCBS prefixB8MBCBS prefixB9JBCBS prefixB9PBCBS prefixBRDBCBS prefixBSJBCBS prefixBUABCBS prefixBUFBCBS prefixBUQBCBS prefixBUYBCBS prefixBWWBCBS prefixC2QBCBS prefixC3QBCBS prefixC4EBCBS prefixC4NBCBS prefixC4QBCBS prefixC5QBCBS prefixC6QBCBS prefixC7BBCBS prefixC7RBCBS prefixCATBCBS prefixCCOBCBS prefixCCQBCBS prefixCDQBCBS prefixCDXBCBS prefixCDZBCBS prefixCEXBCBS prefixCFABCBS prefixCHOBCBS prefixCJABCBS prefixCOSBCBS prefixCQABCBS prefixCQXBCBS prefixCUIBCBS prefixCUSBCBS prefixCYQBCBS prefixCZNBCBS prefixCZSBCBS prefixCZVBCBS prefixD6JBCBS prefixDAZBCBS prefixDBOBCBS prefixDEDBCBS prefixDFBBCBS prefixDFIBCBS prefixDGRBCBS prefixDISBCBS prefixDMOBCBS prefixDPCBCBS prefixDSIBCBS prefixDUJBCBS prefixDUKBCBS prefixDVCBCBS prefixDVEBCBS prefixDVOBCBS prefixDVUBCBS prefixDVVBCBS prefixDVWBCBS prefixDWUBCBS prefixDXDBCBS prefixDXFBCBS prefixDZUBCBS prefixE8ABCBS prefixEENBCBS prefixEGDBCBS prefixEGOBCBS prefixEMHBCBS prefixENEBCBS prefixENVBCBS prefixERSBCBS prefixF6QBCBS prefixF7ABCBS prefixFFIBCBS prefixFOJBCBS prefixFQUBCBS prefixFSCBCBS prefixFSDBCBS prefixFVCBCBS prefixG2VBCBS prefixGEDBCBS prefixGHOBCBS prefixGJJBCBS prefixGKJBCBS prefixGKKBCBS prefixGLOBCBS prefixGOLBCBS prefixGPIBCBS prefixGSNBCBS prefixGTOBCBS prefixGVFBCBS prefixGVIBCBS prefixGZMBCBS prefixHAIBCBS prefixHAJBCBS prefixHKZBCBS prefixHNQBCBS prefixHORBCBS prefixI5JBCBS prefixIBLBCBS prefixIGABCBS prefixIIUBCBS prefixIKFBCBS prefixINWBCBS prefixIRYBCBS prefixISJBCBS prefixITDBCBS prefixITYBCBS prefixIURBCBS prefixIUSBCBS prefixIXUBCBS prefixIYCBCBS prefixIYWBCBS prefixJ4VBCBS prefixJ4WBCBS prefixJAOBCBS prefixJIWBCBS prefixJPWBCBS prefixJSIBCBS prefixKAPBCBS prefixKBFBCBS prefixKEVBCBS prefixKNTBCBS prefixKOIBCBS prefixKOYBCBS prefixKPYBCBS prefixKSDBCBS prefixL2EBCBS prefixLHPBCBS prefixLIIBCBS prefixLMSBCBS prefixLPKBCBS prefixLRCBCBS prefixLUFBCBS prefixLUZBCBS prefixLYWBCBS prefixM5LBCBS prefixMDFBCBS prefixMFLBCBS prefixMGLBCBS prefixMLIBCBS prefixMMIBCBS prefixMNFBCBS prefixMOKBCBS prefixMOQBCBS prefixMPGBCBS prefixMWOBCBS prefixN5XBCBS prefixN5YBCBS prefixNEBBCBS prefixNOLBCBS prefixNPPBCBS prefixNUNBCBS prefixNVOBCBS prefixNVQBCBS prefixNZKBCBS prefixOAKBCBS prefixOBWBCBS prefixOCRBCBS prefixOCZBCBS prefixOIMBCBS prefixOKDBCBS prefixOKMBCBS prefixOKPBCBS prefixORDBCBS prefixOSIBCBS prefixOTSBCBS prefixOVCBCBS prefixOYMBCBS prefixP3HBCBS prefixP5EBCBS prefixP5MBCBS prefixP6WBCBS prefixPAHBCBS prefixPBXBCBS prefixPDTBCBS prefixPFBBCBS prefixPHBBCBS prefixPHOBCBS prefixPIHBCBS prefixPILBCBS prefixPIYBCBS prefixPJJBCBS prefixPKIBCBS prefixPOUBCBS prefixPRWBCBS prefixPSMBCBS prefixPUQBCBS prefixPXIBCBS prefixQ2VBCBS prefixQ3VBCBS prefixQ4VBCBS prefixQ5VBCBS prefixQ9VBCBS prefixQACBCBS prefixQAMBCBS prefixQAQBCBS prefixQBJBCBS prefixQBUBCBS prefixQBWBCBS prefixQBYBCBS prefixQBZBCBS prefixQCABCBS prefixQCCBCBS prefixQCEBCBS prefixQCGBCBS prefixQCHBCBS prefixQCIBCBS prefixQCJBCBS prefixQCKBCBS prefixQCLBCBS prefixQCMBCBS prefixQCNBCBS prefixQCOBCBS prefixQCRBCBS prefixQCXBCBS prefixQDXBCBS prefixQEBBCBS prefixQESBCBS prefixQEXBCBS prefixQHVBCBS prefixQHXBCBS prefixQHYBCBS prefixQMOBCBS prefixQNDBCBS prefixQSPBCBS prefixQVHBCBS prefixQWCBCBS prefixQWEBCBS prefixQWMBCBS prefixQWNBCBS prefixQXJBCBS prefixR3QBCBS prefixRAABCBS prefixRDABCBS prefixRDBBCBS prefixRDHBCBS prefixRDIBCBS prefixRDJBCBS prefixRDKBCBS prefixRGYBCBS prefixRHPBCBS prefixRIDBCBS prefixRITBCBS prefixRLABCBS prefixRLIBCBS prefixRNOBCBS prefixROOBCBS prefixROTBCBS prefixRRIBCBS prefixRSQBCBS prefixRUWBCBS prefixRYBBCBS prefixRZLBCBS prefixRZRBCBS prefixS4IBCBS prefixS4KBCBS prefixSEZBCBS prefixSFUBCBS prefixSFYBCBS prefixSHQBCBS prefixSIIBCBS prefixSINBCBS prefixSKDBCBS prefixSKHBCBS prefixSKJBCBS prefixSOJBCBS prefixSOQBCBS prefixSOWBCBS prefixSPFBCBS prefixSWXBCBS prefixSYIBCBS prefixSZABCBS prefixSZZBCBS prefixTDYBCBS prefixTFEBCBS prefixTHSBCBS prefixTICBCBS prefixTIKBCBS prefixTMBBCBS prefixTMQBCBS prefixTMWBCBS prefixTNUBCBS prefixTONBCBS prefixTPYBCBS prefixTRQBCBS prefixTRXBCBS prefixTWOBCBS prefixUAQBCBS prefixUBFBCBS prefixUBLBCBS prefixUDSBCBS prefixUFNBCBS prefixUFPBCBS prefixUFTBCBS prefixUHFBCBS prefixULIBCBS prefixUPBBCBS prefixURIBCBS prefixUTFBCBS prefixUTQBCBS prefixUTRBCBS prefixUVEBCBS prefixVCYBCBS prefixVDSBCBS prefixVIUBCBS prefixVTSBCBS prefixW9EBCBS prefixWDIBCBS prefixWDOBCBS prefixWHRBCBS prefixWHVBCBS prefixWIVBCBS prefixWOMBCBS prefixWQBBCBS prefixWYXBCBS prefixXBUBCBS prefixXCABCBS prefixXCEBCBS prefixXDGBCBS prefixXHQBCBS prefixXNYBCBS prefixXRFBCBS prefixXZJBCBS prefixXZKBCBS prefixYGTBCBS prefixYPEBCBS prefixYPGBCBS prefixYQBBCBS prefixYQGBCBS prefixYQJBCBS prefixYXABCBS prefixYXBBCBS prefixYXFBCBS prefixYXKBCBS prefixYXLBCBS prefixYXMBCBS prefixYXOBCBS prefixYXPBCBS prefixYXQBCBS prefixYXRBCBS prefixYXTBCBS prefixYXUBCBS prefixYXWBCBS prefixYXXBCBS prefixYXYBCBS prefixYXZBCBS prefixZAABCBS prefixZACBCBS prefixZADBCBS prefixZAEBCBS prefixZAFBCBS prefixZAGBCBS prefixZAPBCBS prefixZASBCBS prefixZATBCBS prefixZAVBCBS prefixZAXBCBS prefixZFSBCBS prefixZOBBCBS prefix
Frequently asked questions
Independence Blue Cross payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with Independence Blue Cross?
Providers check Independence Blue Cross via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.
Can I automate Independence Blue Cross 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 Independence Blue Cross?
The primary payer ID for Independence Blue Cross is 54704. 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 Independence Blue Cross?
The provider portal for Independence Blue Cross is https://apps.availity.com/. Available features depend on the payer and your account.
What are the 837 payer IDs for Independence Blue Cross?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for Independence Blue Cross is 54704 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for Independence Blue Cross?
The 835 payer ID for Independence Blue Cross is 54704 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for Independence Blue Cross?
The 270 payer IDs for Independence Blue Cross are 54704 via Stedi and 100337 via Availity.
What is the 276 payer ID for Independence Blue Cross?
The 276 payer ID for Independence Blue Cross is 54704 via Stedi.
What state does Independence Blue Cross operate in?
Independence Blue Cross operates in PA.
Routing reference
Independence Blue Cross 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 | Independence Blue CrossSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | PASource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 54704Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 54704Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 54704Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 54704Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | 100337Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 54704Source: 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: Independence Blue Cross. 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: INDEPENDENCE BC PENNSYLVANIA. 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: Independence Blue Cross. 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
Independence Blue Cross 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.
- Eligibility / benefits phone
- (800) 676-2583INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS
- 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 |
| |
fax(800) 348-3804 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
fax(501) 378-2562 |
| ||
| phone(800) 676-2583 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Health Benefit Plan Coverage |
| phone(866) 470-6244 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(866) 773-2884 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| |
| phone(484) 862-3506 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 275-2583 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage; Benefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Co-Payment; Benefit context: Limitations |
| Chiropractic, Consultation, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital, Physician Visit - Office: Well, Physician Visit - Office: Well |
| phone(800) 452-8507 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active - Pending Investigation |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 664-2583 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Health Benefit Plan Coverage |
| phone(800) 832-7850 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Urgent Care |
| phone(800) 841-9659 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 952-3404 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital |
| phone(833) 424-7770 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital |
| phone(888) 234-2393 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital |
Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response