SKW

BCBS Prefix SKW

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia

Georgia • Medicare Advantage, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), HMO

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 SKW

Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage (MA) coverage means this member receives their Medicare benefits through a private BCBS plan rather than through original Medicare. MA plans may have different payer IDs and claims addresses than the commercial plan. Check with the payer to confirm the correct submission details for Medicare Advantage claims.

HDHP

This prefix is associated with a High-Deductible Health Plan. HDHP members pay more out-of-pocket before insurance coverage begins. These plans are commonly paired with HSA or HRA accounts. When billing, be aware that the member may have significant cost-sharing responsibility until their annual deductible is satisfied.

HMO

This is a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) prefix. HMO plans have stricter routing requirements than PPO plans. Members select a PCP who manages their care and issues referrals. Claims for specialist services should include the referral number. Out-of-network claims will typically be denied unless emergency criteria are met.

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.