BCBS Alpha Numeric Prefixes are three-character combinations of letters and numbers found at the beginning of the identification number on Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance cards. They help in identifying the health plans of patients along with their insurance companies.
This blog will cover the alphanumeric prefixes ranging from V2A to V9Z and list down their applicable state, insurance company name, and type of health plans.
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BCBS Alpha Numeric Prefix from V2A to V9Z – Latest Insights
| BCBS Prefix | State | Company Name | Types Of Health Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2A | North Carolina | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of North Carolina | PPO, HDHP, EPO |
| V2B | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HMO, Medicaid, POS |
| V2C | Rhode Island | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Rhode Island | Medicare Advantage, Traditional Indemnity, EPO |
| V2D | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | HDHP, POS, HMO |
| V2E | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Traditional Indemnity, PPO, Medicaid |
| V2F | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | EPO, Medicare Advantage, HDHP |
| V2G | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | POS, HMO, Traditional Indemnity |
| V2H | Massachusetts | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Massachusetts | Medicaid, EPO, PPO |
| V2I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V2J | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, POS |
| V2K | Alabama | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alabama | EPO, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage |
| V2L | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HMO, HDHP, Traditional Indemnity |
| V2M | Minnesota | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Minnesota | POS, PPO, EPO |
| V2N | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Medicaid, HMO, HDHP |
| V2O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V2P | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | EPO, HMO, Medicaid |
| V2Q | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | HDHP, Traditional Indemnity, PPO |
| V2R | Wisconsin | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Wisconsin | POS, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| V2S | Colorado | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Colorado | HMO, PPO, Medicaid |
| V2T | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicare Advantage |
| V2U | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | EPO, POS, HMO |
| V2V | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, PPO |
| V2W | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HDHP, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| V2X | New York | Empire Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of New York | POS, HMO, Traditional Indemnity |
| V2Y | New York | Empire Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of New York | PPO, Medicaid, HDHP |
| V2Z | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | EPO, Medicare Advantage, POS |
| V3A | Maryland/District of Columbia/Northern Virginia | Carefirst Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HMO, EPO, PPO |
| V3B | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | HDHP, Medicaid, POS |
| V3C | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, HMO |
| V3D | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | PPO, HDHP, EPO |
| V3E | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | POS, Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity |
| V3F | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Medicare Advantage, PPO, HDHP |
| V3G | Texas | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Texas | EPO, POS, HMO |
| V3H | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, EPO |
| V3I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V3J | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | PPO, POS, Traditional Indemnity |
| V3K | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Medicaid, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| V3L | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HDHP, HMO, Traditional Indemnity |
| V3M | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | POS, PPO, EPO |
| V3N | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Medicaid, HDHP, HMO |
| V3O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V3P | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | EPO, HMO, Medicaid |
| V3Q | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | HDHP, PPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| V3R | Ohio | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Ohio | POS, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| V3S | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicaid, HMO, PPO |
| V3T | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicare Advantage |
| V3U | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | EPO, POS, HMO |
| V3V | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, PPO |
| V3W | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | HDHP, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| V3X | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | POS, Traditional Indemnity, HMO |
| V3Y | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | PPO, HDHP, Medicaid |
| V3Z | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | EPO, POS, Medicare Advantage |
| V4A | Texas | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Texas | HMO, PPO, EPO |
| V4B | Vermont | Blue-Cross of Vermont | HDHP, Medicaid, POS |
| V4C | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Traditional Indemnity, HMO, Medicare Advantage |
| V4D | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | PPO, EPO, HDHP |
| V4E | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | POS, Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid |
| V4F | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicare Advantage, PPO, HDHP |
| V4G | New York | Empire Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of New York | EPO, HMO, POS |
| V4H | Maryland/District of Columbia/Northern Virginia | Carefirst Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, EPO |
| V4I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V4J | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | PPO, Traditional Indemnity, POS |
| V4K | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicaid, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| V4L | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | HDHP, Traditional Indemnity, HMO |
| V4M | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | POS, PPO, EPO |
| V4N | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Medicaid, HDHP, HMO |
| V4O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V4P | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | EPO, Medicaid, HMO |
| V4Q | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V4R | Massachusetts | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Massachusetts | POS, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| V4S | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Medicaid, PPO, HMO |
| V4T | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicare Advantage |
| V4U | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | EPO, POS, HMO |
| V4V | Texas | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, PPO |
| V4W | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HDHP, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| V4X | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | POS, Traditional Indemnity, HMO |
| V4Y | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | PPO, Medicaid, HDHP |
| V4Z | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V5A | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V5B | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | HDHP, Medicaid, POS |
| V5C | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Traditional Indemnity, HMO, Medicare Advantage |
| V5D | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | PPO, EPO, HDHP |
| V5E | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | POS, Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid |
| V5F | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicare Advantage, PPO, HDHP |
| V5G | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | EPO, HMO, POS |
| V5H | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, EPO |
| V5I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V5J | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V5K | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V5L | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | HDHP, Traditional Indemnity, HMO |
| V5M | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | POS, PPO, EPO |
| V5N | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Medicaid, HDHP, HMO |
| V5O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V5P | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | EPO, Medicaid, HMO |
| V5Q | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V5R | Colorado | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Colorado | POS, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| V5S | Pennsylvania | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Medicaid, PPO, HMO |
| V5T | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicare Advantage |
| V5U | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V5V | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, PPO |
| V5W | Vermont | Blue-Cross of Vermont | HDHP, EPO, Medicare Advantage |
| V5X | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | POS, Traditional Indemnity, HMO |
| V5Y | New York | Empire Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of New York | PPO, Medicaid, HDHP |
| V5Z | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V6A | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | PPO, HMO, EPO |
| V6B | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | HDHP, POS, Medicaid |
| V6C | Wisconsin | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Wisconsin | Medicare Advantage, Traditional Indemnity, HMO |
| V6D | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | EPO, PPO, HDHP |
| V6E | Ohio | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Ohio | Medicaid, POS, Traditional Indemnity |
| V6F | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | HMO, Medicare Advantage, PPO |
| V6G | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | POS, HDHP, EPO |
| V6H | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | Regence Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, HMO |
| V6I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V6J | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | HDHP, HMO, POS |
| V6K | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, EPO |
| V6L | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicare Advantage, PPO, HDHP |
| V6M | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | HMO, POS, Medicaid |
| V6N | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V6O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V6P | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | POS, Medicaid, EPO |
| V6Q | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V6R | Kentucky | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Kentucky | Medicare Advantage, HMO, POS |
| V6S | Ohio | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Ohio | EPO, Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity |
| V6T | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | HDHP, PPO, Medicare Advantage |
| V6U | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | POS, HMO, EPO |
| V6V | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, HDHP |
| V6W | California | Blue-Cross | PPO, Medicare Advantage, POS |
| V6X | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HMO, EPO, Traditional Indemnity |
| V6Y | Alaska | Premera Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alaska | Medicaid, HDHP, PPO |
| V6Z | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V7A | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | EPO, PPO, HDHP |
| V7B | Indiana | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Indiana | Medicaid, HMO, Traditional Indemnity |
| V7C | Virginia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Virginia | Medicare Advantage, POS, PPO |
| V7D | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HDHP, EPO, Medicaid |
| V7E | California | Blue-Cross | Traditional Indemnity, HMO, Medicare Advantage |
| V7F | California | Blue-Cross | POS, PPO, HDHP |
| V7G | California | Blue-Cross | Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, EPO |
| V7H | California | Blue-Cross | HMO, Medicare Advantage, POS |
| V7I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V7J | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity, HMO |
| V7K | Virginia | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | POS, Medicare Advantage, PPO |
| V7L | Wisconsin | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Wisconsin | EPO, HDHP, Medicaid |
| V7M | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Traditional Indemnity, POS, HMO |
| V7N | Wisconsin | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Wisconsin | Medicare Advantage, PPO, HDHP |
| V7O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V7P | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HMO, POS, Medicare Advantage |
| V7Q | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V7R | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Traditional Indemnity, HMO, POS |
| V7S | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | EPO, Medicare Advantage, PPO |
| V7T | Georgia | Blue-Cross Blue Shield | HDHP, Medicaid, Traditional Indemnity |
| V7U | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V7V | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V7W | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, POS |
| V7X | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V7Y | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | EPO, HDHP, Traditional Indemnity |
| V7Z | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Medicaid, POS, HMO |
| V8A | Texas | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Texas | PPO, HDHP, Medicare Advantage |
| V8B | California | Anthem Blue-Cross | Traditional Indemnity, EPO, Medicaid |
| V8C | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | HMO, POS, PPO |
| V8D | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8E | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, HMO |
| V8F | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8G | Colorado | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Colorado | Traditional Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| V8H | Alabama | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Alabama | HMO, Medicaid, POS |
| V8I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8J | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8K | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8L | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8M | Ohio | Blue Cross Blue Shield | HMO, Medicare Advantage, POS |
| V8N | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8P | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8Q | Indiana | Blue Cross Blue Shield | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, HDHP |
| V8R | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8S | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | PPO, POS, Medicaid |
| V8T | Massachusetts | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Massachusetts | HDHP, Traditional Indemnity, HMO |
| V8U | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8V | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8W | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8W | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8W | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V8Z | Connecticut | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Connecticut | HMO, Medicare Advantage, PPO |
| V9A | Colorado | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Colorado | EPO, Traditional Indemnity, HDHP |
| V9B | Georgia | Anthem Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Georgia | Medicaid, POS, HMO |
| V9C | Illinois | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Illinois | PPO, Medicare Advantage, EPO |
| V8W | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9E | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9F | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9G | Pennsylvania | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Pennsylvania | Traditional Indemnity, Medicaid, HMO |
| V9H | Virginia | Blue Cross Blue Shield | POS, Medicare Advantage, PPO |
| V9I | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9J | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9K | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9L | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9M | California | Blue Cross | HMO, POS, PPO |
| V9N | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9O | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9P | Virginia | Blue Cross Blue Shield | POS, PPO, Medicare Advantage |
| V9Q | Maryland/District of Columbia/Northern Virginia | Carefirst Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Traditional Indemnity, HDHP, Medicaid |
| V9R | California | Blue Cross | HMO, EPO, POS |
| V9S | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9T | Georgia | Blue-Cross Blue-Shield | Medicaid, HDHP, HMO |
| V9U | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9V | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9W | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9X | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9Y | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned | |
| V9Z | – | Prefix Unallocated/Not Assigned |
Frequently asked questions
How do BCBS prefixes assist in identifying out-of-state members?
BCBS prefixes help identify out-of-state members through the BlueCard program. The three-character prefix directs claims and inquiries to the member’s home plan, facilitating accurate processing and verification of coverage even when members receive services outside their home state.
What do the letters in a BCBS prefix mean?
The letters in a BCBS prefix indicate specific information about the member's plan. The first two characters usually identify the BCBS plan, while the third character can signify the type of product (e.g., PPO, HMO) or other specific details about the plan. This coding helps in categorizing and managing different insurance plans effectively.
What resources are available for decoding BCBS prefixes?
Several resources are available for decoding BCBS prefixes, including the official BCBS website, third-party BCBS prefix lookup tools, and specific guides provided by BCBS plans. These resources help healthcare providers and billing professionals quickly identify the correct plan and coverage details associated with each prefix.
Can the BCBS prefix be reused?
BCBS prefixes are not reused within the same region or plan. Each prefix is unique and remains specific to a particular plan and region to avoid confusion and ensure accurate claims processing and member identification.
Are BCBS prefixes linked to specific regions or states?
Yes, BCBS prefixes are linked to specific regions or states. They help route claims to the correct Blue Cross Blue Shield company based on the member's location, ensuring that claims are processed by the appropriate regional office.
For general informational purposes. Payer requirements, contractual terms, and applicable rules should be verified for the situation involved.