BAL

BCBS Prefix BAL

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Dakota

North Dakota • HMO, PPO, Medicare Advantage

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(844) 830-7715
Electronic payer ID
TSS
Claims mailing address
4510 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58121
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(844) 830-7715

Coverage under prefix BAL

HMO

HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plans require members to choose a primary care physician (PCP) and obtain referrals before seeing specialists. Out-of-network services are generally not covered except in emergencies. Claims must be submitted to the payer listed above and should include referral authorization when applicable.

PPO

This prefix is associated with a PPO plan. Preferred Provider Organization coverage gives members flexibility to see specialists without referrals and to use out-of-network providers at higher cost-sharing. Claims can be submitted for both in-network and out-of-network services, though reimbursement rates differ.

Medicare Advantage

This prefix is associated with Medicare Advantage. MA plans combine hospital (Part A) and medical (Part B) coverage, and many include prescription drug coverage (Part D). When billing, confirm whether the plan uses the same payer ID for MA claims as for commercial claims, as many BCBS companies use separate IDs.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Dakota

Independent licensee providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans to North Dakota members.