AVA

BCBS Prefix AVA

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Minnesota • Medicaid Managed Care, Dual Eligible Plans

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(651) 662-5200
Electronic payer ID
CBMN1
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 64560, St. Paul, MN 55164-0560
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(651) 662-5200

Coverage under prefix AVA

Medicaid

This prefix is associated with Medicaid managed care. When a BCBS plan administers Medicaid, the claims process may differ from commercial coverage: different payer ID, different claims address, different prior authorization rules, and different timely filing limits. Always verify Medicaid-specific details before submitting.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving Minnesota members. Billing note: payer ID CBMN1 (Change Healthcare) is valid for MN-based providers only; out-of-state providers bill their local BCBS plan. Commercial/Medicare alt payer ID: 00720.