BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (BCBSSC) Billing Guide
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BCBSSC publishes its own electronic payer ID list, and each brand has a different ID (electronic payer IDs). A clearinghouse may require different IDs, so match the list to the member's plan.
Checked 10/1/26.
Payer IDs by plan
| Plan | Payer ID |
|---|---|
| BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina | 00401 |
| State Health Plan | 00400 |
| Federal Employee Plan BlueCross | 00402 |
| Healthy Blue | 00403 |
| BlueChoice HealthPlan | 00922 |
| Planned Administrators, Inc. (PAI) | 00886 |
| Medicare Advantage | 00C63 |
Quick facts
| Paper claims (professional) | BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Columbia Service Center, PO Box 100300, Columbia, SC 29202. Electronic is preferred (claims submission) |
|---|---|
| Provider site | southcarolinablues.com provider pages |
| State regulator | South Carolina Department of Insurance |
Private payer: BlueChoice is a separate brand
BlueChoice HealthPlan has its own reconsideration form. Do not use BlueChoice rules for BCBSSC claims.
What to do Monday morning with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina claims
- Check the member card. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is an independent licensee, and BlueChoice HealthPlan is a related company with its own rules.
- Send claims electronically. The plan prefers electronic claims, sent direct, through a clearinghouse or through My Insurance Manager.
- Send paper claims to the Columbia Service Center, PO Box 100300, Columbia, SC 29202.
- If a finalized claim is wrong, call Provider Services first. Then file the Provider Reconsideration Form for a one-time review. BlueCard claims use the BlueCard Claim Appeal Form.
- Behavioral health benefits run through Companion Benefit Alternatives (CBA), a separate company, at 800-868-1032.
Frequently asked questions
What is the BCBSSC payer ID?
00401 for BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, per its electronic payer ID list.
Is Healthy Blue billed under the same ID?
No. Healthy Blue uses 00403.
Where do BCBSSC paper claims go?
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Columbia Service Center, PO Box 100300, Columbia, SC 29202. Electronic filing is preferred.
Who manages behavioral health for BCBSSC?
Companion Benefit Alternatives (CBA) manages the behavioral health network and benefits for BCBSSC. It is a separate company. BCBSSC lists 800-868-1032 for CBA.
How do I dispute a finalized BCBSSC claim?
Call Provider Services, then submit the Provider Reconsideration Form with an explanation and supporting documents. It is a one-time review. Claims for members of other Blue plans use the BlueCard Claim Appeal Form.
Is BCBSSC part of Anthem?
No. BCBSSC describes itself as an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
Questions to ask before you bill
Every Blue Cross and Blue Shield company is independent. Rules from one plan do not carry to another, and the member card shows which plan pays. For accurate timely filing, confirm the information when completing the patient insurance benefits verification. Keep proof of every submission, and use the plan's own portal for appeals. MCM South serves psychotherapists and psychiatrists. This guide is operational information, not legal advice.
Related billing guides
- Credentialing with insurance companies
- In-network vs out-of-network credentialing
- Credentialing and network status
- Denied and rejected claims follow-up and appeals
- Electronic claims submission
- Billing terms glossary
- Who MCM South serves
Sources, checked 10/15/26: BCBSSC claims and payments, BCBSSC provider reconsiderations.
How MCM South helps with BCBS South Carolina
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 South Carolina 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.
Related: Blue Cross by State · How Blue Cross Blue Shield Works · Billing Terms Glossary · CPT and E/M Code Guide · Who We Serve.
This is the MCM South guide to BCBS South Carolina for therapists and psychiatrists: where claims go, how appeals work, and what to check first.
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