What is the payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi?

The payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi is 00230. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 100041, 10040, 2415, BCMS.

How long does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi provider enrollment take?

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

Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi require CAQH?

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

Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.

What states does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi cover?

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

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi

Part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of MS

Regional plandentalmedicalvision

Typical enrollment turnaround

60-90 days

Summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi is a regional health plan, part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of MS, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in Mississippi. Claims route under payer ID 00230, with 10 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through BCBS MS 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 several weeks.

At a glance

Payer ID: 00230Also seen as 100041, 10040, 2415, BCMS, CBMS1, MSBCBS and 4 more
Also known as: BCBS Mississippi, Blue Cross Blue Shield Mississippi
Uses CAQH: YesApplication route: CAQH application only
Service area: MS

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)	Required	Several weeks
Institutional claims (837I)	Required	Several weeks
Dental claims (837D)	Required	Several weeks
ERA / remittance (835)	Required	Several weeks

Common questions

What is the payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi?: The payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi is 00230. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 100041, 10040, 2415, BCMS.
How long does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi provider enrollment take?: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi require CAQH?: Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi require ERA enrollment?: Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
What states does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi cover?: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi operates in MS. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.

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