KIR

BCBS Prefix KIR

Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield

Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), HMO, 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 KIR

HDHP

This prefix is associated with a High-Deductible Health Plan. HDHP members pay more out-of-pocket before insurance coverage begins. These plans are commonly paired with HSA or HRA accounts. When billing, be aware that the member may have significant cost-sharing responsibility until their annual deductible is satisfied.

HMO

This is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) prefix. HMO plans have stricter routing requirements than PPO plans. Members select a PCP who manages their care and issues referrals. Claims for specialist services should include the referral number. Out-of-network claims will typically be denied unless emergency criteria are met.

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.