OAU

BCBS Prefix OAU

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

Michigan • Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, EPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 344-8525
Electronic payer ID
SB711
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 312500, Detroit, MI 48231-2500
Timely filing limit
365 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 344-8525
Provider website
https://www.bcbsm.com

Coverage under prefix OAU

Traditional Indemnity

Traditional indemnity coverage under this prefix is a fee-for-service plan. Members can see any provider without network restrictions or referral requirements. The plan reimburses a set percentage of usual and customary charges. Claims are submitted directly to the payer listed above.

Medicaid

Medicaid coverage under this prefix means the member's Medicaid benefits are administered by a BCBS managed care plan. Medicaid managed care claims may have different submission requirements, payer IDs, and timely filing deadlines than commercial claims. Verify the specific Medicaid plan details with the payer.

EPO

Under this EPO prefix, the member has no out-of-network coverage for routine care. However, unlike HMO plans, no referral is needed to see a specialist within the network. When billing, confirm the provider's network participation status with the plan before submitting the claim.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

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