XXR

BCBS Prefix XXR

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts

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

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 443-6657
Electronic payer ID
00200
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 986030, Boston MA 02298
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 443-6657

Coverage under prefix XXR

Traditional Indemnity

Traditional indemnity coverage under this prefix is a fee-for-service plan. Members can see any provider without network restrictions or referral requirements. The plan reimburses a set percentage of usual and customary charges. Claims are submitted directly to the payer listed above.

POS

This prefix is linked to a POS plan. Point of Service coverage gives members a choice at the time of service: use the HMO-style in-network benefit with a referral for lower costs, or access out-of-network providers at reduced coverage levels. The billing approach depends on which option the member chooses.

HDHP

Under this HDHP prefix, the member's plan has a higher deductible than traditional coverage. This affects patient cost-sharing but does not change how claims are submitted or processed. Use the same payer ID, claims address, and filing procedures listed above. Verify the member's remaining deductible before estimating patient responsibility.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts

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