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Find out when and how to file a commercial appeal or inquiry.

To ensure Blue Cross NC reviews your appeal or inquiry quickly, please review these instructions for a provider appeal form (PDF) and file appropriately. Submitting an inquiry as an appeal (or vice versa) will cause delays.

  • File an appeal when you are disputing the billing, coding, or medical necessity of a claim.
  • File an inquiry when you have a contractual dispute that is not related to billing, coding, or medical necessity.
How to file an appeal for commercial claims

Instructions

Provider appeals must be submitted within 90 days of the claim adjudication date using one of the following methods:

  • Electronic submission
  • Fax or mail submission
    • Complete the provider commercial appeal form (PDF) and submit with supporting documentation:

      Fax:
      For billing / coding denials: 919-287-8708
      For medical necessity / administrative denials: 919-287-8709

      Mail:
      Blue Cross NC
      Provider Appeals Department
      PO Box 2291
      Durham, NC 27702-2291

If you have any questions, you can reach out to us for help submitting an appeal.

How to file an inquiry for commercial claims

Instructions

  1. Complete the general inquiry form (PDF).
  2. Mail completed form to:
    Blue Cross NC
    Provider Inquiry Department
    PO Box 2291
    Durham, NC 27702-2291

    Or fax to 866-987-4167

If you have any questions, you can reach out to us for help submitting an inquiry.

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