Coverage profile
Work Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Other aliases
Also known as
- 16718
- BSKAI
- Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield
- USAble Mutual Insurance Company
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
2 days- 10% of adjudications by
- 2 days
- 90% of adjudications by
- 8 days
- Applicable state coverage
- AR
- 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 | No qualified data | ||||
| May | No qualified data | ||||
| Jun | 5 days | 2 days | 11 days | 177 | AR |
| Jul | 2 days | 2 days | 8 days | 251 | AR |
| Aug | No qualified data | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield?
Providers check Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.
What is the payer ID for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield?
The primary payer ID for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield is BSKAI. 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 Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield?
The provider portal for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield is https://apps.availity.com/. Available features depend on the payer and your account.
What are the 837 payer IDs for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield is BSKAI via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield?
The 835 payer ID for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield is BSKAI via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield?
The 270 payer ID for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield is BSKAI via Stedi.
What is the 276 payer ID for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield?
The 276 payer ID for Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield is BSKAI via Stedi.
Routing reference
Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield 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 | Skai Blue Cross Blue ShieldSource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed |
|---|---|
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | BSKAISource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | BSKAISource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | BSKAIEnrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | BSKAISource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | BSKAISource: Stedi 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: Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield. Source dated .PrimaryPayerId is used as the transaction payer ID when the corresponding Stedi support flag is true.Open current Stedi 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
Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield 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
- (844) 465-5227SKAI BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
- Payer fax
- (501) 379-1200SKAI BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
| Channel and number | Payer Notes | Department | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|
| fax(877) 665-5542 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Limitations |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| fax(501) 212-8518 |
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| fax(501) 378-2562 |
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| fax(501) 379-1200 |
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| 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) 827-4814 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Limitations |
| Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Outpatient |
| phone(800) 924-7141 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital - Outpatient |
| phone(833) 462-0104 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Limitations |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(844) 465-5227Phone menu guide → |
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Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response
Phone menu guides
- (800) 818-1263Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield Service Line for Paychex Employees
- (844) 465-5227Skai Blue Cross Blue Shield