SYF

BCBS Prefix SYF

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Alabama • Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, EPO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(205) 220-6899
Electronic payer ID
00510
Claims mailing address
450 Riverchase Parkway East, Birmingham, AL 35244-2858
Timely filing limit
730 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(205) 988-2245

Coverage under prefix SYF

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.

Traditional Indemnity

This is a traditional indemnity prefix. Unlike managed care plans (HMO, PPO, EPO), indemnity plans do not use provider networks. There are no referral requirements and no restrictions on which providers the member can see. Submit claims to the payer listed above for reimbursement at the plan's allowed rate.

EPO

This prefix is associated with an EPO plan. Exclusive Provider Organization coverage combines elements of HMO and PPO plans: members must stay in-network like an HMO, but can self-refer to specialists like a PPO. Out-of-network services are not covered except for emergencies.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

Nonprofit health insurance company providing coverage to over 3 million members in Alabama. Member of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association since 1936.