BIR

BCBS Prefix BIR

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Missouri

Missouri • Medicaid Managed Care, POS, EPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(866) 321-6080
Electronic payer ID
00240
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 61010, Virginia Beach, VA 23466
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(866) 321-6080

Coverage under prefix BIR

Medicaid

Medicaid coverage under this prefix means the member's Medicaid benefits are administered by a BCBS managed care plan. Medicaid managed care claims may have different submission requirements, payer IDs, and timely filing deadlines than commercial claims. Verify the specific Medicaid plan details with the payer.

POS

This is a Point of Service (POS) prefix. POS plans offer flexibility similar to a PPO but incentivize in-network care through lower cost-sharing. Members designate a primary care physician who can issue referrals for the highest level of benefits. Out-of-network claims are covered but at significantly reduced rates.

EPO

Under this EPO prefix, the member has no out-of-network coverage for routine care. However, unlike HMO plans, no referral is needed to see a specialist within the network. When billing, confirm the provider's network participation status with the plan before submitting the claim.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Missouri

Independent licensee providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans in Missouri.