UWO

BCBS Prefix UWO

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio

Ohio • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Medicaid, POS

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 282-1016
Electronic payer ID
00870
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 105557, Atlanta, GA 30348-5557
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 282-1016

Coverage under prefix UWO

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

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 is a Point of Service (POS) prefix. POS plans offer flexibility similar to a PPO but incentivize in-network care through lower cost-sharing. Members designate a primary care physician who can issue referrals for the highest level of benefits. Out-of-network claims are covered but at significantly reduced rates.

About Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio

Independent licensee providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans to Ohio members.