IPQ

BCBS Prefix IPQ

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio

Ohio • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), PPO, Medicare Advantage

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 282-1016
Electronic payer ID
00870
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 105557, Atlanta, GA 30348-5557
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 282-1016

Coverage under prefix IPQ

HDHP

HDHP (High-Deductible Health Plan) coverage means the member has a higher deductible than traditional plans, often paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Most services require the member to pay out-of-pocket until the deductible is met. Preventive care is typically covered before the deductible. Submit claims normally to the payer listed above.

PPO

This is a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) prefix. PPO plans are the most common BCBS plan type. Members have the freedom to self-refer to specialists. Claims for in-network services are typically processed faster and reimbursed at higher rates than out-of-network claims.

Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage (MA) coverage means this member receives their Medicare benefits through a private BCBS plan rather than through original Medicare. MA plans may have different payer IDs and claims addresses than the commercial plan. Check with the payer to confirm the correct submission details for Medicare Advantage claims.

About Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio

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