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BCBS Prefix MBG

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Alabama • Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(205) 220-6899
Electronic payer ID
00510
Claims mailing address
450 Riverchase Parkway East, Birmingham, AL 35244-2858
Timely filing limit
730 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(205) 988-2245
Provider website
https://providers.bcbsal.org

Coverage under prefix MBG

Medicaid

Medicaid managed care under this BCBS prefix means the state has contracted with this plan to administer Medicaid benefits. Balance billing Medicaid members is prohibited. Timely filing requirements may follow state Medicaid rules rather than the plan's commercial deadlines. Contact the plan to confirm submission requirements.

Traditional Indemnity

This prefix includes traditional indemnity coverage. Indemnity plans are the oldest form of health insurance and offer maximum provider choice with no network restrictions. Members pay a percentage of charges after meeting their deductible. Reimbursement is based on reasonable and customary rates for the service area.

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.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Nonprofit health insurance company providing coverage to over 3 million members in Alabama. Member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association since 1936.

Other prefixes for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

AAA
PPO, HMO, POS, Medicare Advantage
AAM
PPO, HMO, POS, Medicare Advantage
ABC
PPO, HMO, POS, Medicare
ACA
PPO, HMO, POS, Medicare
AES
PPO, HMO, POS, Medicare
APF
PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage
AQY
ARN
ATI
PPO, HMO, EPO
AWI
PPO, HMO, EPO
AWW
PPO, HMO, EPO
AWZ
PPO, HMO, EPO
AXX
PPO, HMO, EPO
AYN
PPO, HMO, EPO
AZI
PPO, HMO, EPO
BAG
PPO, HDHP, Medicaid Managed Care
BAQ
HDHP, PPO, Medicaid Managed Care
BBQ
EPO, POS, Medicaid Managed Care
BBS
HDHP, POS, Medicaid Managed Care
BDM
PPO, HMO, Medicare Advantage
BEG
HMO, PPO, Medicaid Managed Care
BGI
Medicare Advantage, PPO, HMO
BGL
EPO, HDHP, Medicare Advantage
BGT
Medicare Advantage, HMO, PPO
BGX
Medicaid Managed Care, EPO, HMO
BKS
HMO, PPO, Medicaid Managed Care
BLE
HMO, HDHP, POS
BLU
Medicare Advantage, PPO, EPO
BOH
HDHP, Medicare Advantage, POS
BOP
PPO, EPO, Medicaid Managed Care

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