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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas prior authorization
From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas's own provider pages.
Prior authorization and out-of-network referrals phone (Medicare Advantage): 1-877-774-8592. From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas's own page on bcbstx.com, verified October 23, 2026. 3 more entries by plan type below.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas prior authorization, by plan type
| For | Type | Value | Payer page says | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior authorization and out-of-network referrals phoneMedicare Advantage | Phone | 1-877-774-8592 | Prior authorization and out-of-network referrals Phone: 877-774-8592bcbstx.com | |
| Prior authorization and out-of-network referrals faxMedicare Advantage | Fax | 1-855-874-4711 | Fax: 855-874-4711bcbstx.com | |
| Behavioral health prior authorization | Phone | 1-800-528-7264 | For prior authorization, recommended clinical review and referrals managed by BCBSTX: Call 800-528-7264 or the phone number listed on the member ID card.bcbstx.com | |
| Carelon contact center | Phone | 1-800-859-5299 | Carelon Contact Center: 800-859-5299bcbstx.com |
Numbers and addresses change. Confirm on the linked Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas page before you call, fax, or mail. This page lists contact details only. It does not say which providers or plans Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas contracts with.
Questions
How do providers reach Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas for prior authorization?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas lists: Prior authorization and out-of-network referrals phone (Medicare Advantage): 1-877-774-8592; Prior authorization and out-of-network referrals fax (Medicare Advantage): 1-855-874-4711; Behavioral health prior authorization: 1-800-528-7264; Carelon contact center: 1-800-859-5299. Source: bcbstx.com.
Does this page show network status?
No. It lists contact details Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas publishes for providers. Network status comes from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas directly.
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Source: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas's own provider pages, linked in the table. Checked . Last updated . How Rivvi sources data. Spot an error? hello@rivvi.ai.
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