BCBSM and its affiliate Blue Care Network (BCN) share one electronic payer ID, 00710. It covers Blue Cross commercial, BCN commercial, Blue Cross Complete, BCN Advantage, FEP and Medicare Plus Blue (EDI quick reference).
Checked 10/1/26.
Quick facts
| Blue company | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan; Blue Care Network |
|---|---|
| Electronic payer ID | 00710, via Availity (800-AVAILITY, 800-282-4548) |
| Paper claims, Blue Cross and BCN commercial | PO Box 312500, Detroit, MI 48231-2500 (contacts) |
| Paper claims, Medicare Plus Blue | PO Box 32593, Detroit, MI 48232-0593 |
| Paper claims, FEP | PO Box 312599, Detroit, MI 48231-2599 |
| Paper claims, Blue Cross Complete | PO Box 7355, London, KY 40742 |
| Provider services (physicians and professionals) | 1-800-344-8525 |
| Provider enrollment | 1-800-822-2761 |
| Behavioral health | Blue Cross Behavioral Health, 1-800-762-2382 or Availity (prior auth page) |
| Credentialing | CAQH required (providers) |
| State regulator | Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services |
Private payer: filing and appeals
Blue Cross commercial professional claims have a 180-day filing window, and appeals run 180 days from the original determination, per BCBSM's September 2020 Record article. Check the current provider manual for updates.
Private payer: behavioral health
Blue Cross Behavioral Health manages prior authorization for mental health and substance use services for Blue Cross commercial, Medicare Plus Blue, BCN commercial and BCN Advantage.
Blue Cross Complete
This line has its own PO box and claims guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BCBSM payer ID?
00710, through Availity.
Do Blue Care Network claims use the same payer ID?
Yes. BCBSM and BCN share 00710, per the BCBSM EDI quick reference.
Who manages behavioral health for BCBSM?
Blue Cross Behavioral Health manages prior authorization for mental health and substance use services. Call 1-800-762-2382 or use Availity.
How MCM South helps with BCBS Michigan
MCM South bills Blue plans for psychotherapists and psychiatrists in the states we serve. We verify benefits, submit claims electronically, follow up on denials and appeals, and handle credentialing. Get a free quote. If a BCBS Michigan claim is denied or credentialing stalls, we follow up for you.
MCM South currently serves practices in GA, MA, CT, TX, FL, NY, CO, TN, NC and IL, and has worked in all 50 states. If your state is not on that list, ask us. This page is operational guidance for billing, not legal advice. For real financial or legal exposure, talk to your attorney or compliance officer.
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This is the MCM South guide to BCBS Michigan for therapists and psychiatrists: where claims go, how appeals work, and what to check first.
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