R8W

BCBS Prefix R8W

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

Georgia • HDHP, Medicaid, PPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 241-7475
Electronic payer ID
00601
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 105557, Atlanta, GA 30348-5557
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(844) 396-2330

Coverage under prefix R8W

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.

Medicaid

Under this prefix, the member may have Medicaid coverage managed by this BCBS plan. Medicaid claims have specific rules around cost-sharing, balance billing, and timely filing that override the plan's standard commercial policies. Contact the plan's Medicaid provider services line for submission details.

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.

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

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