Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota (BCBSND) Billing Guide
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BCBSND's payer ID is 55891. It is an independent licensee that affiliated with Cambia Health Solutions on February 1, 2026, and it keeps its own name and policyholder governance (Cambia release). Its related company is NextBlue of North Dakota Insurance Company.
Checked 10/1/26.
Quick facts
| Blue company | Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota; NextBlue of North Dakota |
|---|---|
| Electronic payer ID | 55891 (provider manual) |
| Paper claims | BCBSND, 4510 13th Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58121-0001 |
| Timely filing | Within 12 months of the date of service, or the time in the member's plan (provider manual) |
| Appeals and disputes | BCBSND, ATTN: Provider Service, 4510 13th Ave. S., Fargo, ND 58121 |
| Provider Service | 800-368-2312 |
| Utilization Management | 800-952-8462 |
| Credentialing | BCBSND handles it directly: license, malpractice and liability checks, then recredentialing every three years |
| State regulator | North Dakota Insurance & Securities Department |
What the Cambia affiliation means for billing
The Cambia release does not announce provider-facing changes. Keep using BCBSND's own manual and payer ID.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BCBSND payer ID?
55891, per the BCBSND provider manual.
Is BCBSND part of Regence?
BCBSND is affiliated with Cambia Health Solutions, the parent of Regence, and remains its own licensee with its own name.
What is the BCBSND filing limit?
Within 12 months of the date of service, or the time in the member's plan.
How MCM South helps with BCBS North Dakota
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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota for therapists and psychiatrists: where claims go, how appeals work, and what to check first.
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