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    BCBS Alpha Numeric Prefix from V2A to V9Z

    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 alpha numeric 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 Penselvinia Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of Penselvinia 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 Penselvinia 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

     

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      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.

      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.