OPB

BCBS Prefix OPB

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

New York • Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, HMO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(866) 763-3224
Electronic payer ID
03036
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 890089, Camp Hill, PA 17089-0089
Timely filing limit
365 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(866) 763-3224

Coverage under prefix OPB

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.

Traditional Indemnity

This is a traditional indemnity prefix. Unlike managed care plans (HMO, PPO, EPO), indemnity plans do not use provider networks. There are no referral requirements and no restrictions on which providers the member can see. Submit claims to the payer listed above for reimbursement at the plan's allowed rate.

HMO

This is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) prefix. HMO plans have stricter routing requirements than PPO plans. Members select a PCP who manages their care and issues referrals. Claims for specialist services should include the referral number. Out-of-network claims will typically be denied unless emergency criteria are met.

About Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

Highmark Inc. providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans in Pennsylvania.