KEC

BCBS Prefix KEC

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

New Jersey • Medicare Advantage, POS, PPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
1-800-624-1110
Electronic payer ID
22099
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 820, Newark, NJ 07101
Timely filing limit
365 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(201) 355-9800

Coverage under prefix KEC

Medicare Advantage

Under this prefix, the member may have Medicare Advantage coverage administered by this BCBS plan. MA claims are subject to CMS regulations in addition to the plan's own policies. Balance billing restrictions apply. Verify the member's specific MA plan details and confirm the correct payer ID for electronic submission.

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 Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Largest health insurer in New Jersey serving over 3.8 million members with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans.