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.
Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving Minnesota members. Billing note: payer ID CBMN1 (Change Healthcare) is valid for MN-based providers only; out-of-state providers bill their local BCBS plan. Commercial/Medicare alt payer ID: 00720.