S2U

BCBS Prefix S2U

Anthem Blue Cross

California • Medicaid, POS, HDHP

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(855) 871-4899
Electronic payer ID
47198
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 60007, Los Angeles, CA 90060
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(888) 831-2246

Coverage under prefix S2U

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.

POS

This prefix is linked to a POS plan. Point of Service coverage gives members a choice at the time of service: use the HMO-style in-network benefit with a referral for lower costs, or access out-of-network providers at reduced coverage levels. The billing approach depends on which option the member chooses.

HDHP

This is a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) prefix. These plans have minimum deductible thresholds set by the IRS. Members often use HSA funds to cover out-of-pocket costs. The plan's claims processing and payer ID are the same as the standard plan, but expect higher patient responsibility amounts on remittance.

About Anthem Blue Cross

Health insurance provider offering Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, dental and vision plans to over 8 million California members. Independent licensee of the Blue Cross Association founded in 1937.