IMA

BCBS Prefix IMA

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

New York • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Traditional Indemnity, HMO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 278-1247
Electronic payer ID
00805
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 21146 Eagan, MN 55121
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 278-1247

Coverage under prefix IMA

HDHP

Under this HDHP prefix, the member's plan has a higher deductible than traditional coverage. This affects patient cost-sharing but does not change how claims are submitted or processed. Use the same payer ID, claims address, and filing procedures listed above. Verify the member's remaining deductible before estimating patient responsibility.

Traditional Indemnity

Traditional indemnity coverage means the member has fee-for-service insurance with no network limitations. Any licensed provider can be seen without referrals. Claims are reimbursed based on usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) charges. The member typically pays a deductible and a percentage of allowed charges.

HMO

This is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) prefix. HMO plans have stricter routing requirements than PPO plans. Members select a PCP who manages their care and issues referrals. Claims for specialist services should include the referral number. Out-of-network claims will typically be denied unless emergency criteria are met.

About Excellus BlueCross BlueShield

Health insurance company serving Central New York and surrounding regions with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans.