YKQ

BCBS Prefix YKQ

Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

New Jersey • Traditional Indemnity, POS, Medicare Advantage

Billing essentials

Provider phone
1-800-624-1110
Electronic payer ID
22099
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 820, Newark, NJ 07101
Timely filing limit
365 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(201) 355-9800

Coverage under prefix YKQ

Traditional Indemnity

This prefix includes traditional indemnity coverage. Indemnity plans are the oldest form of health insurance and offer maximum provider choice with no network restrictions. Members pay a percentage of charges after meeting their deductible. Reimbursement is based on reasonable and customary rates for the service area.

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.

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.

About Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Largest health insurer in New Jersey serving over 3.8 million members with commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans.