Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri
Part of Anthem / Elevance Health
Summary
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri is a regional health plan, part of Elevance Health (BCBS in 14 states), offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in 14 states. Claims route under payer ID 241, with 11 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 45-120 days, with applications through Anthem Provider Portal / Availity, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, dental claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes a few days.
At a glance
- Payer ID
241Also seen as 00241, 10695, 1408, 5467, AD241, MOBCBS and 5 more- Also known as
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri (Medicaid Reclamation), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri - Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri Dental, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri Dental, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Missouri
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: Payer portal application
- Service area
- CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, NH, NY, OH, VA, WI
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility checks (270/271) | Not required | Immediate |
| Claim status (276/277) | Not required | Immediate |
| Professional claims (837P) | Not required | Immediate |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Not required | Immediate |
| Dental claims (837D) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | A few days |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri?
- The payer ID for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri is 241. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00241, 10695, 1408, 5467.
- How long does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri provider enrollment take?
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri provider enrollment typically takes 45-120 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri require CAQH?
- Yes. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.
- What states does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri cover?
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Missouri operates in CA, CO, CT, GA, IN, KY, ME, MO, NV, NH, NY, OH, VA, WI. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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