YIQ

BCBS Prefix YIQ

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

New Mexico • Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage

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 YIQ

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.

Medicaid

Medicaid coverage under this prefix means the member's Medicaid benefits are administered by a BCBS managed care plan. Medicaid managed care claims may have different submission requirements, payer IDs, and timely filing deadlines than commercial claims. Verify the specific Medicaid plan details with the payer.

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.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

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