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.
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.
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.
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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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