Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma
Part of Health Care Service Corporation
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma is a regional health plan, part of Health Care Service Corporation, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in Oklahoma. Claims route under payer ID 00840, with 8 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through BCBS OK 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
00840Also seen as 10582, 1403, 840, G00840, OKBCBS, OKBLS and 2 more- Also known as
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma - Medicare Advantage
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: CAQH application only
- Service area
- OK
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 | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma?
- The payer ID for Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma is 00840. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10582, 1403, 840, G00840.
- How long does Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma provider enrollment take?
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma 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 Blue Shield Oklahoma require CAQH?
- Yes. Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma cover?
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Oklahoma operates in OK. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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