Clear Claim Connection (C3) is a free online reference tool that mirrors the logic behind Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas's code-auditing software ClaimsXten. You can use C3 to help determine how coding combinations on a claim may be evaluated during the adjudication process.
- To gain access to C3, you must be registered with the Availity® Provider Portal.You can register on the Availity website or contact Availity Client Services at (800) (282-4548).
- Once you are registered with Availity, follow the steps below to access C3:
- Log in to the Availity portal and select Payer Spaces from the navigation menu
- Choose Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
- Select the Applications tab
- Select Research Procedure Code Edits
To learn more, refer to the C3 for ClaimsXten 6.0 General Information and Instructions for Providers.
Important note: C3 does not contain all claim edits and processes used by BCBSTX in adjudicating claims; and the results from the use of the C3 tool are not a guarantee of the final claim determination.
This information is not applicable to Texas Medicaid or Medicare Advantage members.
ClaimsXten and Clear Claim Connection are trademarks of Lyric, an independent company providing coding software to BCBSTX. Lyric is solely responsible for the software and all the contents.
Availity is a trademark of Availity, LLC, a separate company that operates a health information network to provide electronic information exchange services to medical professionals. Availity provides administrative services to BCBSTX.
BCBSTX makes no endorsement, representations or warranties regarding third party vendors and the products and services they offer.