BCBS Prefix WDT

Utah • Medicare Advantage, Traditional Indemnity, HMO

Billing essentials

Provider phone: (800) 253-0838
Electronic payer ID: 00246
Claims mailing address: P.O. Box 30270, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0270
Timely filing limit: 90 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone: (800) 253-0838
Provider website: https://www.regence.com/provider/

Coverage under prefix WDT

Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage coverage under this prefix means the plan administers Medicare Part A and Part B benefits on behalf of CMS. These claims may have different processing rules than commercial claims, including different prior authorization requirements and appeal timelines. CMS timely filing rules (365 days) typically apply.

Traditional Indemnity

Under this indemnity prefix, the member has fee-for-service coverage. There is no provider network, no referral requirement, and no primary care physician gatekeeper. Claims are processed based on the plan's fee schedule. While less common than managed care plans, indemnity coverage is still offered by some BCBS companies.

HMO

Under this HMO prefix, the member's coverage is limited to the plan's provider network. Care is coordinated through a primary care physician. Specialist visits require a referral from the PCP. When billing, confirm that the referring provider and the referral authorization number are included on the claim.