Coverage profile
Work Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota across every published route
Use the current payer record to choose the right claim-status, eligibility, portal, phone, or appeals workflow. Substrate only marks routes that are published for this payer.
Claim status
EDI 276/277The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check clearinghouse claim status for your practice with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Supported
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Available
Portal claim status
Browser automationThe Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Supported
Appeals agent
AI appeals workflowThe Substrate Appeals Agent can submit appeals for RFIs, medical record requests, downcoding reconsiderations, and more via the payer portal for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Available
Other aliases
Also known as
- 00720
- 00722
- 10039
- 12B16
- 1402
- 1410
- 1429
- 220
- 720
- BXMN1
- CBMN1
- CBMNU
- MNBLS
- PUFBY
- QJZST
- SB720
- SB720MA
- SB721
- TLU22
- UAKJM
- BCBSMN
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota - Commercial and Medicare
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Medicare Advantage
- Central States Trucking Association Comprehensive Care Services
- Comprehensive Care Service (CCSTPA)
- BCBSMN DENTAL
- BCBS MINNESOTA
- BCBSM
BlueCard home-plan routing
BCBS prefixes for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
These 349 member ID prefixes resolve to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota as their terminal payer. Open a prefix to review its home plan, state, payer ID, and published routes.
Member ID prefixes
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Payer policies
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota policies
The first 25 of 240 public policies Substrate tracks for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, by title. Links open the payer's own document; check its current version before relying on it.
- Ablation of Peripheral Nerves to Treat PainView policy ↗
- Ablation Procedures for Treatment of Chronic RhinitisView policy ↗
- Absorbable Nasal Implant for Treatment of Nasal Valve CollapseView policy ↗
- ActigraphyView policy ↗
- AcupunctureView policy ↗
- Adjunctive Techniques for Screening and Surveillance of Barrett’s Esophagus and Esophageal DysplasiaView policy ↗
- Air AmbulanceView policy ↗
- Amino Acid-Based Elemental FormulasView policy ↗
- Amniotic Membrane and Amniotic FluidView policy ↗
- Anesthesia Services for Dental ProceduresView policy ↗
- Angioplasty and/or Stenting for Intracranial Aneurysms and AtherosclerosisView policy ↗
- Aqueous Shunts and Stents for GlaucomaView policy ↗
- Artificial Intervertebral DiscsView policy ↗
- Artificial Retinal DevicesView policy ↗
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment and Early Intensive Behavioral InterventionView policy ↗
- Automated Point-of-Care Nerve Conduction TestsView policy ↗
- Autonomic Nervous System Function TestingView policy ↗
- Axial (Percutaneous) Lumbar Interbody FusionView policy ↗
- Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian TubeView policy ↗
- Balloon Ostial DilationView policy ↗
- Bariatric SurgeryView policy ↗
- Baroreflex Stimulation DevicesView policy ↗
- Bioengineered Skin and Soft Tissue SubstitutesView policy ↗
- BiofeedbackView policy ↗
- Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Devices for Detection and Management of LymphedemaView policy ↗
Frequently asked questions
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?
Providers check Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.
Can I automate Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota portal follow-up?
Yes — portal retrieval is required when 276/277 is missing or stale. See payer portal automation and learn why 276/277 is not enough.
What is the payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?
The primary payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is 00720. The correct routing ID can differ by clearinghouse and transaction, so compare the 837P, 837I, 835, 270, and 276 entries before submitting.
What is the provider portal for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?
The provider portal for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is https://apps.availity.com/. Available features depend on the payer and your account.
What are the 837 payer IDs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is 00720 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?
The 835 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is 00720 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?
The 270 payer IDs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota are 00720 via Stedi and 00720 via Availity.
What is the 276 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota?
The 276 payer IDs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota are 00720 via Stedi and 00720 via Availity.
What state does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota operate in?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota operates in MN.
Routing reference
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota payer IDs and operating states
Use the payer ID listed for the transaction you are submitting. Verify current routing and enrollment requirements with your clearinghouse.
| Payer name | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaSource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | MNSource: Substrate payer directory · data last changed |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 00720Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | 00720Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 00720Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDAvaility | 00720Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
Routing sources and verification
- Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Data last changed ; checked .Open payer website ↗
- Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Source dated .PrimaryPayerId is used as the transaction payer ID when the corresponding Stedi support flag is true.Open current Stedi reference ↗
- Availity payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: BCBS MINNESOTA. Source dated .The attached API workbook supplies 270 and 276 payer IDs only. It does not supply 837P, 837I, or 835 IDs.Open current Availity reference ↗
- United Clearinghouse payer catalogMatched by payer name; matched record: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. The source did not provide a publication date.The attachment supplies payer names and states only; it does not contain transaction-specific payer IDs.Open current United Clearinghouse reference ↗
Clearinghouse payer IDs are transaction-specific and can change. Confirm the current payer list and the member’s ID card before submission.
Payer contact directory
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota phone and fax numbers
Use the number associated with your task. These contacts were stated in successful eligibility responses and may apply to specific benefits, products, or departments.
- Eligibility / benefits phone
- (800) 268-9012LIBERTY DENTAL
- Utilization management fax
(410) 781-7661UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
| Channel and number | Payer Notes | Department | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|
fax(410) 781-7661 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| |
fax(866) 606-6021 | Other stated context, PharmacyBenefit context: Active Coverage; Benefit context: Coverage Basis |
| Pharmacy |
fax(833) 938-9934 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
fax(844) 295-4637 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
fax(888) 282-1321 |
| ||
| phone(800) 268-9012 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Dental Care |
| phone(800) 441-9188 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 972-8088 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(866) 797-9884 | Eligibility / benefits, Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information; Benefit context: Co-Payment |
| Chiropractic, Pharmacy |
| phone(888) 350-3447 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(888) 581-3648 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Vision (Optometry) |
| phone(866) 470-6244 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(866) 773-2884 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| |
| phone(951) 683-6370 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Payment; Benefit context: Limitations |
| Chiropractic |
| phone(800) 924-7141 | Other stated context, PharmacyBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Benefit Description |
| Hospital - Outpatient, Pharmacy |
| phone(866) 205-5107 | Other stated context, PharmacyBenefit context: Active Coverage; Benefit context: Coverage Basis |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(855) 339-8558 | Behavioral healthBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Mental Health |
| phone(800) 274-7767 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 397-7337 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 424-8270 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis |
| |
| phone(800) 452-8507 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 541-6652 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 664-2583 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Health Benefit Plan Coverage |
| phone(800) 952-3404 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 972-4226 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Chiropractic |
| phone(833) 663-8703 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(833) 800-4033 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis |
| |
| phone(855) 243-3326 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(855) 333-5730 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(866) 803-8002 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis |
| |
| phone(877) 288-0719 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Coverage Basis |
| |
| phone(877) 324-2990 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(877) 811-3106 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 214-4844 |
| ||
| phone(800) 327-6716 |
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| phone(800) 392-2512 |
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| phone(800) 676-2583 |
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| phone(800) 727-2227 |
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| phone(877) 444-2374 |
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| phone(888) 233-8351 |
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Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response