YAQ

BCBS Prefix YAQ

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi

Mississippi • Medicare Advantage, POS, Traditional Indemnity

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 257-5825
Electronic payer ID
00230
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 1043, Jackson, MS 39205
Timely filing limit
365 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 257-5825

Coverage under prefix YAQ

Medicare Advantage

Under this prefix, the member may have Medicare Advantage coverage administered by this BCBS plan. MA claims are subject to CMS regulations in addition to the plan's own policies. Balance billing restrictions apply. Verify the member's specific MA plan details and confirm the correct payer ID for electronic submission.

POS

Under this POS prefix, the member can access care both in-network and out-of-network, with cost-sharing that varies based on how the care is accessed. In-network care coordinated through the member's PCP has the lowest out-of-pocket cost. Include referral documentation when billing at the in-network benefit level.

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.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi

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