Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi's electronic payer ID is 00230, per its 837 companion guide. The guide's claim filing indicators are BL (Blue Cross Blue Shield) and ZZ (State of Mississippi employees).
Checked 10/1/26.
Quick facts
| Blue company | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Electronic payer ID | 00230 |
| EDI help | 601-664-4357 or 1-800-826-4068 (contact us) |
| Provider Administration | 601-664-4618 |
| Utilization Management | 601-664-4597 or 1-800-841-9659 |
| Online tools | myBlue Claims Direct; myBlue Provider portal (e-solutions) |
| Credentialing | CAQH ProView profile first; mental health certified providers call 601-664-4618 and do not apply online (network application) |
| State regulator | Mississippi Insurance Department |
State employee plans
The State and School Employees' Health Plan has its own lines: eligibility 1-800-709-0973, pre-certification 1-888-801-1910. FEP is 601-932-4252 or 1-800-932-7724.
Medicare and Medicaid
The companion guide lists Medicare, Medicaid and Railroad crossover values separately. They are not other Blue brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BCBSMS payer ID?
00230, per the 837 companion guide.
How do I join the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi network?
Start with your CAQH ProView profile, then use the network application page.
Do mental health providers apply online?
No. Mental health certified providers call Provider Administration at 601-664-4618.
How MCM South helps with BCBS Mississippi
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi for therapists and psychiatrists: where claims go, how appeals work, and what to check first.
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