ODS

BCBS Prefix ODS

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

New York • Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, EPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 547-3627
Electronic payer ID
SB430
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 15013, Albany, NY 12212
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 547-3627

Coverage under prefix ODS

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.

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

This is an Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) prefix. EPO plans do not cover out-of-network care except in genuine emergencies. Members can see any in-network specialist without a referral from their primary care physician. Claims for out-of-network non-emergency services will be denied.

About Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

Highmark Western and Northeastern New York Inc. providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans in Western New York region.