M3A

BCBS Prefix M3A

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Kansas • PPO, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Traditional Indemnity

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(833) 467-2140
Electronic payer ID
47163
Claims mailing address
1133 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66629-0001
Timely filing limit
450 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 782-4437
Provider website
https://www.bcbsks.com

Coverage under prefix M3A

PPO

Under this PPO prefix, members are covered for both in-network and out-of-network care. The plan pays a higher percentage of allowed charges when members use participating providers. No gatekeeper or primary care referral is required. Verify the member's specific benefits for cost-sharing details.

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.

Traditional Indemnity

Under this indemnity prefix, the member has fee-for-service coverage. There is no provider network, no referral requirement, and no primary care physician gatekeeper. Claims are processed based on the plan's fee schedule. While less common than managed care plans, indemnity coverage is still offered by some BCBS companies.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association serving Kansas.