R5C

BCBS Prefix R5C

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

Illinois • PPO, Medicaid, HDHP

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(877) 860-2837
Electronic payer ID
00621
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 650712 Dallas, TX 75265-0712
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 654-7385

Coverage under prefix R5C

PPO

PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) plans allow members to visit any healthcare provider without a referral. In-network providers cost less, but out-of-network care is still covered at a reduced rate. When billing for a PPO plan, submit claims directly to the payer listed above. No referral documentation is needed.

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.

HDHP

HDHP coverage under this prefix means the member carries a higher annual deductible in exchange for lower monthly premiums. Claims are processed normally but the member's cost-sharing will be higher than standard plans until the deductible is met. Preventive services are typically the exception and are covered at no cost to the member.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

State's only statewide customer-owned health insurer and independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. Serves Illinois with commercial, Medicare, Medicaid and other plans.