BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama
Part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of AL
Summary
BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama is a regional health plan, part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of AL, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in Alabama. Claims route under payer ID 00510BC, with 16 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through BCBS AL Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
00510BCAlso seen as 00510, 00510BS, 00510DN, 1002, 10025, 10609 and 10 more- Also known as
- BCBS Alabama, BCBSAL, Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama, Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama Institutional, Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama Professional
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: CAQH application only
- Service area
- AL
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 |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama?
- The payer ID for BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama is 00510BC. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00510, 00510BS, 00510DN, 1002.
- How long does BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama provider enrollment take?
- BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama require CAQH?
- Yes. BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama cover?
- BlueCross BlueShield of Alabama operates in AL. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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