PKO

BCBS Prefix PKO

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska

Alaska • Traditional Indemnity, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), EPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 722-1471
Electronic payer ID
00430
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 91059, Seattle, WA 98111
Timely filing limit
365 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 722-1471

Coverage under prefix PKO

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.

HDHP

Under this HDHP prefix, the member's plan has a higher deductible than traditional coverage. This affects patient cost-sharing but does not change how claims are submitted or processed. Use the same payer ID, claims address, and filing procedures listed above. Verify the member's remaining deductible before estimating patient responsibility.

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 Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska

Premera Blue Cross has operated in Alaska since 1957. Serves over 500,000 members. Part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.