VCB

BCBS Prefix VCB

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

New Mexico • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Traditional Indemnity, POS

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 676-2583
Electronic payer ID
00790
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 660058, Dallas, TX 75266-0058
Timely filing limit
90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 676-2583

Coverage under prefix VCB

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.

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.

POS

POS (Point of Service) plans combine features of HMO and PPO coverage. Members choose a primary care physician and can get referrals to see in-network specialists at lower cost, or self-refer to out-of-network providers at higher cost. Claims should include referral information when the member uses the in-network benefit level.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

Independent licensee serving New Mexico members with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans.

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