YDC

BCBS Prefix YDC

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

Montana • Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, HMO

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 447-7828
Electronic payer ID
MTBLS
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 660, Billings, MT 59103
Timely filing limit
365 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 447-7828
Provider website
https://www.mtblue.com

Coverage under prefix YDC

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.

Medicare Advantage

This prefix is associated with Medicare Advantage. MA plans combine hospital (Part A) and medical (Part B) coverage, and many include prescription drug coverage (Part D). When billing, confirm whether the plan uses the same payer ID for MA claims as for commercial claims, as many BCBS companies use separate IDs.

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.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana

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