Coverage profile
Work Louisiana Blue 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 Louisiana Blue.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Louisiana Blue.
Other aliases
Also known as
- 10035
- 23738
- 23739
- 2758
- 53120
- BCBSLA001
- LABCBS
- LABLS
- SB670
- SB670B
- SB670MA
- BCBSLA
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Group Benefits Louisiana
- Louisiana Blue - Medicare Advantage
- Louisiana Health Service and Indemnity Company
- BCBS LOUISIANA
- BCBSLA5312
BlueCard home-plan routing
BCBS prefixes for Louisiana Blue
These 4 member ID prefixes resolve to Louisiana Blue as their terminal payer. Open a prefix to review its home plan, state, payer ID, and published routes.
Member ID prefixes
Frequently asked questions
Louisiana Blue payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with Louisiana Blue?
Providers check Louisiana Blue via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.
What is the payer ID for Louisiana Blue?
The primary payer ID for Louisiana Blue is 53120. 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 Louisiana Blue?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for Louisiana Blue is 53120 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for Louisiana Blue?
The 835 payer ID for Louisiana Blue is 53120 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for Louisiana Blue?
The 270 payer IDs for Louisiana Blue are 53120 via Stedi and 53120 via Availity.
What is the 276 payer ID for Louisiana Blue?
The 276 payer IDs for Louisiana Blue are 53120 via Stedi and 53120 via Availity.
What state does Louisiana Blue operate in?
Louisiana Blue operates in LA.
Routing reference
Louisiana Blue 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 | Louisiana BlueSource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | LASource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 53120Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 53120Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 53120Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 53120Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | 53120Enrollment requiredSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 53120Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDAvaility | 53120Enrollment requiredSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
Routing sources and verification
- Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Data last changed ; checked .Open payer website ↗
- Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: Louisiana Blue. 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: BCBS LOUISIANA. 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: Louisiana Blue. 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
Louisiana Blue 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) 716-2299Louisiana Blue
- 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(800) 453-4341 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 243-1809 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Dental Care |
| phone(800) 244-6224 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Dental Care |
| phone(800) 441-9188 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 451-0287 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 676-2583 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 972-8088 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(833) 485-6238 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(855) 702-6262 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Dental Care |
| phone(866) 208-5184 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(866) 328-2005 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(866) 458-4002 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Professional (Physician) Visit - Office |
| phone(866) 819-4298 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Vision (Optometry) |
| phone(800) 274-7767 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Outpatient |
| phone(844) 521-6942 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Chiropractic, Physician Visit - Office: Well |
| phone(855) 343-4851 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(866) 470-6244 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Outpatient |
| phone(866) 773-2884 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| |
| phone(800) 351-2370 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 523-6435 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Chiropractic, Hospital - Emergency Accident, Hospital - Emergency Medical, Emergency Services, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital, Hospital - Outpatient, Physician Visit - Office: Well |
| phone(800) 711-0923 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor |
| Health Benefit Plan Coverage |
| phone(800) 780-7881 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 841-9659 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(833) 639-1634 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(855) 845-5440 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(866) 508-7145 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Chiropractic |
| phone(888) 660-0966 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 716-2299 |
|
Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response