The MI BCBS payer ID is MIBLS.
Other Carrier Codes
When sending secondary claims to MI BCBS, use the appropriate unique identifier to ensure accurate claim submission and processing. This helps streamline reimbursements and maintain compliance with Michigan Blue Cross billing requirements.
Secondary / Other payer ID's can be sent in block 9d for Professional Claims and block 51b for Institutional Claims.
Carrier Codes and Filing Indicators using Payer ID's
The following payer IDs are specific to Michigan BCBS payers and control the payer type code:
| Payer ID | Payer Name | Filing Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| MIBLS | MI BCBS | BL (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) |
| MIFEP | MI BCBS FEP | FI (Federal Employee Program) |
| SB711 | MI Blue Care Network | HM (HMO) |
| SX170 | MI Medicare Plus Blue | MB (Medicare Part B) |
| UX170 | MI Medicare Part A | MA (Medicare Part A) |
These codes should be entered into the secondary payer fields in Claim.MD found in box 9d for professional claims.
Facility Claim
Institutional Claim
Medicaid Provider ID and NPI Crosswalk
Per HIPAA 5010 X12 standards, Medicaid is not allowed to receive a Medicaid provider ID on electronic claims, if the provider has an NPI.
This payer uses a table of information or "crosswalk" to associate the payer assigned provider IDs to each claim. Verify the information sent in these fields matches the provider ID record in the payers system:
- Provider NPI
- Provider Address
- Provider taxonomy code