Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (NY) - Medicaid and CHP

Summary

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (NY) - Medicaid and CHP is a dental, medical, and vision payer. Claims route under payer ID 246, with 8 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required but activates instantly.

At a glance

Payer ID

246Also seen as 00246, 1169, 2516, 3647, 44911, BCBSCAIDWNY and 2 more

Also known as

BCBS Western New York Medicaid/CHP, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (New York) - Medicaid and CHP

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 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (NY) - Medicaid and CHP?

The payer ID for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (NY) - Medicaid and CHP is 246. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 00246, 1169, 2516, 3647.

Does Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (NY) - Medicaid and CHP require ERA enrollment?

Yes. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (NY) - Medicaid and CHP requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup activates instantly.

What types of coverage does Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (NY) - Medicaid and CHP offer?

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (NY) - Medicaid and CHP covers dental, medical, and vision.

Can I submit claims to Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (NY) - Medicaid and CHP electronically?

Yes. Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (NY) - Medicaid and CHP is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).