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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

This page contains information you can use to exchange healthcare transactions with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield using Stedi.
Use any of the following payer IDs to send transactions to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield using Stedi APIs or SFTP. Read the docs
Primary Payer ID
00580
Stedi Payer ID
GBPZQ
Payer ID aliases
00190, 00580, 00690, 10270, 190, 2419, MDBCBS, MDBLS, SB690, SB690MA
Parent group
CareFirst Incorporated Group
Coverage types
Dental, Medical, Vision
Operating states
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Covered
Not covered

Supported transactions

Use Stedi to exchange the following transactions with CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield using APIs or SFTP. Send transactions as JSON or raw EDI files.
Eligibility & benefit verification
Supported

Eligibility checks

(270/271)
Verify member coverage and benefits by sending real-time and batch eligibility checks to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
Supported

Coordination of benefits checks

(COB)
Submit coordination of benefit checks to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to determine if a member has overlapping coverage with another plan and determine each payer's responsibility for paying claims.
Claims processing
Supported

Real-time claim status

(276/277)
Check on the status of a claim previously submitted to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in real-time by sending a claim status check (276/277).
Supported

Professional claims

(837P)
Submit professional claims to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and receive 277 claim acknowledgments asynchronously.
Supported

Institutional claims

(837I)
Submit institutional claims to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and receive 277 claim acknowledgments asynchronously.
Supported, enrollment required

Claim payments

(835 ERA)
Receive electronic remittance advice (ERAs) from CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to review full payment details.
Enrollment process type
One-click
Activation timeframe
Days
Not supported

Dental claims

(837D)
Submit dental claims to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and receive 277 claim acknowledgments asynchronously.
Not supported

Unsolicited claim attachments

(275)
Receive unsolicited attachments for claims submitted to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.
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Use Stedi's APIs to get fast and reliable connectivity to CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and start processing healthcare claims and eligibility checks within minutes.
Start processing healthcare claims and eligibility checks with Stedi and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield today.
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Other names
Alternative known names, networks, or health plans for this payer that may appear on insurance cards, claims, or other correspondence.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland / Carefirst
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Maryland
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