E3A

BCBS Prefix E3A

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Massachusetts • Medicare Advantage, EPO, PPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 443-6657
Electronic payer ID
00200
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 986030, Boston MA 02298
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 443-6657

Coverage under prefix E3A

Medicare Advantage

Under this prefix, the member may have Medicare Advantage coverage administered by this BCBS plan. MA claims are subject to CMS regulations in addition to the plan's own policies. Balance billing restrictions apply. Verify the member's specific MA plan details and confirm the correct payer ID for electronic submission.

EPO

This is an Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) prefix. EPO plans do not cover out-of-network care except in genuine emergencies. Members can see any in-network specialist without a referral from their primary care physician. Claims for out-of-network non-emergency services will be denied.

PPO

Under this PPO prefix, members are covered for both in-network and out-of-network care. The plan pays a higher percentage of allowed charges when members use participating providers. No gatekeeper or primary care referral is required. Verify the member's specific benefits for cost-sharing details.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts

Independent licensee serving Massachusetts members with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans.