BCBS prefixes are very important in revenue cycle management to file medical claims to the correct Blue Cross Blue Shield home plan, check patient’s eligibility, benefits verification, and to reach out to correct BCBS Association department. To find the right BCBS home plan, we have provided the complete BCBS prefix list. Find the latest and most authenticated BCBS prefix home plan information below.
BCBS is an abbreviation of Blue Cross Blue Shield. Blue Cross Blue Shield is a federation of commercial health insurance organizations in the United States. It is one of the largest and most recognized healthcare insurance company in the US, offering insurance coverage to more than 115 million individuals in all 50 states. Also, more than 1.7 million healthcare providers and hospitals are contract with BCBS.
BCBS prefix refers to the initial three alphabets or alpha numeric characters found in the BCBS health insurance member’s plan identification number. BCBS is a federation of 36 separate and locally operated organizations that are affiliated with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in the United States, providing coverage to millions of individuals and families.
BCBS prefix serves as a unique identifier for a particular plan or region within the Blue Cross Blue Shield network. BCBS prefix helps to differentiate and categorize different types of BCBS insurance plans, such as BCBS individual plans, BCBS group plans, or BCBS Medicare plans. The BCBS prefix is typically followed by a series of numbers that further identify the specific policyholder or group.
By using the BCBS prefix lookup, healthcare providers and other entities involved in the claims process e.g. medical billers, accounts receivables, can quickly recognize the insurance plan associated with a particular individual. This helps in the submission of claims to the correct payer ID and processing of claims to ensures that services are billed to the correct BCBS insurance carrier.
For Example
BCBS FEP, also known as Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program, is a specific health insurance program designed for federal employees, retirees, and their families. In the identification number of BCBS FEP plans, the prefix “R” is used, followed by a unique ID number represents BCBS Federal Employee Program members. Similarly, BCBS of Massachusetts assigns TXX BCBS prefix to the members enrolled in BCBS MA.
On time claim submission to the correct insurance plan also helps us to avoid co 29 denial.
To find a correct BCBS home plan information, there are multiple options available online to find the BCBS prefix information. However, keep in mind that BCBS periodically update their BCBS prefix directory so make sure to rely on up-to-date BCBS prefix list to ensure accurate results.
When it comes to the accuracy and latest BCBS prefix information, no one can do better than us because we update BCBS prefix list on daily basis to make sure to provide the most accurate BCBS prefix information.
To use the BCBS prefix list lookup, follow these steps:
1. Access the Revenue Cycle Mgmt BCBS Prefix Lookup Finder.
2. Use a search feature or a table to find the alpha prefix you’re looking for. e.g, AAA to AZZ, FAA to FZZ etc.
3. In case of using search feature, enter the BCBS prefix you want to look up in the provided search field.
4. Click on the “Lookup” button to initiate the search.
5. Wait for the system to process your request and retrieve the detailed BCBS prefix information associated with the provided BCBS prefix.
6. Review the search results, which will provide details about the corresponding BCBS plan and region related to the provider BCBS prefix.
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