Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Summary

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a regional health plan, part of Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in Arkansas. Claims route under payer ID 00520, with 10 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through AR BCBS Provider Portal, 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

00520Also seen as 10028, 2416, 520, 5596, 83470, ARBCBS and 4 more

Also known as

Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage, Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arkansas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas

Uses CAQH

YesApplication route: CAQH application only

Service area

AR

Clearinghouse transaction setup

Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?

The payer ID for Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is 00520. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10028, 2416, 520, 5596.

How long does Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider enrollment take?

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.

Does Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield require CAQH?

Yes. Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.

Does Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes a few days.

What states does Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield cover?

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield operates in AR. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

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