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Highmark billing and credentialing

Billing and credentialing for Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield plans.

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Working with Highmark

Highmark is the Blue plan in much of Pennsylvania, plus West Virginia, Delaware and western and northeastern New York, offering commercial and Medicare Advantage plans.

Plan types we bill:

  • Commercial plans
  • Medicare Advantage

Credentialing and enrollment

Credentialing uses your CAQH ProView profile, which must be complete and re-attested every 120 days.

STEP 01

Prepare

Licenses, NPI, CAQH and group details checked and updated.

STEP 02

Apply

Application submitted for each provider and location.

STEP 03

Follow up

Status checked every 1 to 2 weeks until approval.

STEP 04

Confirm

Effective date and participation confirmed before billing.

Claims, eligibility and portals

Highmark uses Availity for eligibility, claims and authorizations.

Denials we prevent with Highmark

  • Provider not credentialed or not linked to the group
  • Out-of-area members not billed through BlueCard
  • Missing prior authorization
  • Coding and bundling edits under plan policy
  • Late filing under the contract
FAQ

Questions about Highmark

Does Highmark handle BlueCard claims?

Yes, in its service areas, for out-of-state Blue members.

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We sign a Business Associate Agreement before we handle any patient data.