Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine
Part of Anthem / Elevance Health
Summary
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine 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 180, with 12 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 but activates instantly.
At a glance
- Payer ID
180Also seen as 00180, 00680, 10036, 3548, 680, 7446 and 6 more- Also known as
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine (Medicaid Reclamation), Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine Dental, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine - Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Maine
- 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 | Instant |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine?
- The payer ID for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine is 180. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00180, 00680, 10036, 3548.
- How long does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine provider enrollment take?
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine 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 of Maine require CAQH?
- Yes. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup activates instantly.
- What states does Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine cover?
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine 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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