Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

Summary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana is a regional health plan, part of Health Care Service Corporation, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in Montana. Claims route under payer ID G00751, with 8 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through BCBS MT 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

G00751Also seen as 00751, 10516, 7450, BCBSMT, CBMT1, MTBCBS and 2 more

Also known as

BCBSMT, Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana - Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of Montanta

Uses CAQH

YesApplication route: CAQH application only

Service area

MT

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 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana?

The payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana is G00751. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00751, 10516, 7450, BCBSMT.

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

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana 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 Montana require CAQH?

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

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

Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana 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 Montana cover?

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