IQA

BCBS Prefix IQA

Premera Blue Cross

Washington • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), POS, PPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(877) 342-5258
Electronic payer ID
00851
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 91059, Seattle, WA 98111-9159
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(877) 342-5258

Coverage under prefix IQA

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.

POS

POS (Point of Service) plans combine features of HMO and PPO coverage. Members choose a primary care physician and can get referrals to see in-network specialists at lower cost, or self-refer to out-of-network providers at higher cost. Claims should include referral information when the member uses the in-network benefit level.

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.

About Premera Blue Cross

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