MEZ

BCBS Prefix MEZ

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

New Mexico • Medicaid, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), PPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 676-2583
Electronic payer ID
00790
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 660058, Dallas, TX 75266-0058
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 676-2583

Coverage under prefix MEZ

Medicaid

This prefix includes Medicaid managed care coverage. The BCBS plan administers Medicaid benefits on behalf of the state. Claims submission, prior authorization, and reimbursement rules may follow state Medicaid guidelines rather than the plan's standard commercial policies. Confirm the correct payer ID for Medicaid claims.

HDHP

HDHP coverage under this prefix means the member carries a higher annual deductible in exchange for lower monthly premiums. Claims are processed normally but the member's cost-sharing will be higher than standard plans until the deductible is met. Preventive services are typically the exception and are covered at no cost to the member.

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 and Blue Shield of New Mexico

Independent licensee serving New Mexico members with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans.