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BCBS Prefix YPE

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

North Carolina • Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, POS

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 214-4844
Electronic payer ID
SB865
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 35, Durham, NC 27702
Timely filing limit
365 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 214-4844

Coverage under prefix YPE

Traditional Indemnity

Traditional indemnity coverage means the member has fee-for-service insurance with no network limitations. Any licensed provider can be seen without referrals. Claims are reimbursed based on usual, customary, and reasonable (UCR) charges. The member typically pays a deductible and a percentage of allowed charges.

Medicaid

Under this prefix, the member may have Medicaid coverage managed by this BCBS plan. Medicaid claims have specific rules around cost-sharing, balance billing, and timely filing that override the plan's standard commercial policies. Contact the plan's Medicaid provider services line for submission details.

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.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Independent licensee providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans to North Carolina members.