PQO

BCBS Prefix PQO

Blue Cross of Idaho

Idaho • PPO, POS, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(208) 286-3656
Electronic payer ID
BLUEC
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 7408, Boise, ID 83707
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(208) 395-8210

Coverage under prefix PQO

PPO

PPO coverage under this prefix means the member can access any provider. In-network providers have negotiated rates with the plan, while out-of-network providers are reimbursed based on usual and customary charges. Prior authorization is generally not required for routine services but may be needed for high-cost procedures.

POS

Under this POS prefix, the member can access care both in-network and out-of-network, with cost-sharing that varies based on how the care is accessed. In-network care coordinated through the member's PCP has the lowest out-of-pocket cost. Include referral documentation when billing at the in-network benefit level.

HDHP

HDHP (High-Deductible Health Plan) coverage means the member has a higher deductible than traditional plans, often paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Most services require the member to pay out-of-pocket until the deductible is met. Preventive care is typically covered before the deductible. Submit claims normally to the payer listed above.

About Blue Cross of Idaho

Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans in Idaho.