BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Part of BlueCross BlueShield of TN
Summary
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a regional health plan, part of BlueCross BlueShield of TN, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in Tennessee. Claims route under payer ID SB890, with 13 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through BCBS TN 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
SB890Also seen as 00390, 00890, 10430, 2401, 5513, 5513I and 7 more- Also known as
- BCBS Tennessee, BCBSTN, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee - Medicare Advantage
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: CAQH application only
- Service area
- TN
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 BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee?
- The payer ID for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is SB890. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00390, 00890, 10430, 2401.
- How long does BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee provider enrollment take?
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee 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 Tennessee require CAQH?
- Yes. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee cover?
- BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee operates in TN. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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