K8Z

BCBS Prefix K8Z

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Arizona • Traditional Indemnity, POS, PPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(844) 995-2583
Electronic payer ID
53589
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 2924, Phoenix, AZ 85062-2924
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(602) 864-4320

Coverage under prefix K8Z

Traditional Indemnity

This is a traditional indemnity prefix. Unlike managed care plans (HMO, PPO, EPO), indemnity plans do not use provider networks. There are no referral requirements and no restrictions on which providers the member can see. Submit claims to the payer listed above for reimbursement at the plan's allowed rate.

POS

This is a Point of Service (POS) prefix. POS plans offer flexibility similar to a PPO but incentivize in-network care through lower cost-sharing. Members designate a primary care physician who can issue referrals for the highest level of benefits. Out-of-network claims are covered but at significantly reduced rates.

PPO

This prefix is associated with a PPO plan. Preferred Provider Organization coverage gives members flexibility to see specialists without referrals and to use out-of-network providers at higher cost-sharing. Claims can be submitted for both in-network and out-of-network services, though reimbursement rates differ.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

Non-profit health insurance company and independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving more than 2 million members across Arizona with commercial, Medicaid, and Medicare plans.