ZBN

BCBS Prefix ZBN

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Rhode Island • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(401) 274-4848
Electronic payer ID
SB880
Claims mailing address
500 Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903
Timely filing limit
180 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(401) 274-4848

Coverage under prefix ZBN

HDHP

HDHP coverage under this prefix means the member carries a higher annual deductible in exchange for lower monthly premiums. Claims are processed normally but the member's cost-sharing will be higher than standard plans until the deductible is met. Preventive services are typically the exception and are covered at no cost to the member.

Traditional Indemnity

This is a traditional indemnity prefix. Unlike managed care plans (HMO, PPO, EPO), indemnity plans do not use provider networks. There are no referral requirements and no restrictions on which providers the member can see. Submit claims to the payer listed above for reimbursement at the plan's allowed rate.

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.

About Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

Independent licensee providing commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans to Rhode Island members.