Premera Blue Cross Alaska
Part of Premera
Summary
Premera Blue Cross Alaska is a regional health plan, part of Premera, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Claims route under payer ID 00934, with 2 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days, with applications through Premera Certify 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
00934Also seen as AKBLS, DX102- Also known as
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield Washington State, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: Payer portal application
- Service area
- WA, OR, AK
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 Premera Blue Cross Alaska?
- The payer ID for Premera Blue Cross Alaska is 00934. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include AKBLS, DX102.
- How long does Premera Blue Cross Alaska provider enrollment take?
- Premera Blue Cross Alaska provider enrollment typically takes 60-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does Premera Blue Cross Alaska require CAQH?
- Yes. Premera Blue Cross Alaska uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does Premera Blue Cross Alaska require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Premera Blue Cross Alaska requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Premera Blue Cross Alaska cover?
- Premera Blue Cross Alaska operates in WA, OR, AK. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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