IPW

BCBS Prefix IPW

Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Medicare Advantage, POS

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 253-0838
Electronic payer ID
84980
Claims mailing address
200 SW Market St, Portland, OR 97201-5715
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 253-0838

Coverage under prefix IPW

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.

Medicare Advantage

This prefix includes Medicare Advantage coverage. MA plans follow CMS guidelines for timely filing (365 days from date of service), which may differ from the commercial plan's deadline. The payer ID for Medicare Advantage claims may differ from the standard commercial payer ID. Verify before submitting.

POS

Under this POS prefix, the member can access care both in-network and out-of-network, with cost-sharing that varies based on how the care is accessed. In-network care coordinated through the member's PCP has the lowest out-of-pocket cost. Include referral documentation when billing at the in-network benefit level.

About Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

Regence Group Administrators providing plans across Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Washington regions with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid options.