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BCBS Prefix O2A–O9Z: 2026 Updates & Reference
2026 update: O2A–O9Z prefix reference
Reviewed October 26, 2026. The original 2025 directory is retained below as a historical reference. This update verifies the specific changes cited here; it does not certify every historical prefix assignment for 2026. Use the member’s current ID card and the prefix valid for the date of service when checking eligibility or submitting a claim.
No range-specific reassignment is asserted here from the AZ Blue change records reviewed. Consult the current official AZ Blue prefix list for that plan’s service-date rules and use the member’s home-plan portal for other Blue plans. Absence from this update does not establish that a prefix is unused or unchanged.
Member ID cards: a 2026 change to watch
Highmark’s April 22, 2026 notice explains that BlueCard suitcase logos are being replaced by product indicators such as PPO, EPO or HMO, with the transition continuing into 2027. A missing suitcase logo alone should not be used to rule out BlueCard coverage. Verify the full member ID, prefix and eligibility through the applicable plan.
For the full set of verified changes and official claim-checking resources, see our 2026 BCBS prefix update hub.
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BCBS, short for Blue Cross Blue Shield, is a health insurance organization that operates across the United States. Their member ID prefixes play a crucial role in the medical billing process. Understanding these prefixes is essential for medical billers, healthcare providers, and patients alike. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive list of BCBS member ID prefixes ranging from O2A to O9Z, along with their corresponding home plans and websites.
Importance of BCBS Prefixes
The BCBS member ID prefix helps identify the insurer associated with an individual’s health plan. Proper identification ensures accurate billing and helps avoid payment delays or denials. This list serves as a valuable reference for anyone involved in healthcare administration, from billers to coding professionals.
List of BCBS Alpha Numeric Prefix from O2A to O9Z
| BCBS Alpha Numeric Prefix | BCBS Home Plan Name | State | BCBS Home Plan Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| O2A | Anthem Blue Cross of California | California | anthem.com/ca |
| O2B | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2C | Regence BCBS | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | regence.com/home |
| O2D | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2E | Anthem Blue Cross of California | California | anthem.com/ca |
| O2F | Regence BCBS | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | regence.com/home |
| O2G | Regence BCBS | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | regence.com/home |
| O2H | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2I | Regence BCBS | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | regence.com/home |
| O2J | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2K | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2L | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2M | Anthem BCBS of Georgia | Georgia | anthem.com/contact-us/georgia/ |
| O2N | Highmark Blue-Cross Blue-Shield of West Virginia | West Virginia | highmarkbcbswv.com |
| O2O | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2P | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2Q | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2R | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2S | BCBS of Massachusetts | Massachusetts | bluecrossma.org |
| O2T | BCBS of Minnesota | Minnesota | bluecrossmn.com/providers |
| O2U | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2V | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2W | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2X | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2Y | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O2Z | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3A | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3B | Premera Blue Cross of Alaska | Alaska | premera.com/ak/provider/ |
| O3C | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3D | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3E | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3F | Anthem BCBS of Virginia | Virginia | abcbsva.anthem.com |
| O3G | Anthem BCBS of Virginia | Virginia | abcbsva.anthem.com |
| O3H | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3I | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3J | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3K | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3L | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3M | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3N | Anthem BCBS of Virginia | Virginia | abcbsva.anthem.com |
| O3O | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3P | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3Q | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3R | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3S | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3T | Regence BCBS | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | regence.com/home |
| O3U | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3V | Premera Blue Cross of Alaska | Alaska | premera.com/ak/provider/ |
| O3W | Anthem BCBS of Georgia | Georgia | anthem.com/contact-us/georgia/ |
| O3X | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3Y | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O3Z | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4A | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4B | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4C | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4D | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4E | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4F | Regence BCBS | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | regence.com/home |
| O4G | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4H | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4I | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4J | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4K | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4L | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4M | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4N | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4O | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4P | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4Q | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4R | Regence BCBS | Oregon/Idaho/Utah/Washington | regence.com/home |
| O4S | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4T | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4U | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4V | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4W | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4X | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4Y | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O4Z | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5A | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5B | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5C | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5D | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5E | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5F | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5G | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5H | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5I | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5J | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5K | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5L | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5M | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5N | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5O | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5P | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5Q | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5R | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5S | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5T | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5U | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5V | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5W | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5X | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5Y | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O5Z | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6A | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6B | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6C | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6D | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6E | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6F | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6G | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6H | Premera Blue Cross of Alaska | Alaska | premera.com/ak/provider/ |
| O6I | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6J | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6K | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6L | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6M | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6N | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6O | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6P | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6Q | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6R | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6S | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6T | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6U | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6V | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6W | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6X | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6Y | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O6Z | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7A | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7B | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7C | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7D | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7E | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7F | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7G | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7H | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7I | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7J | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7K | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7L | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7M | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7N | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7O | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7P | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7Q | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7R | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7S | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7T | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7U | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7V | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7W | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7X | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7Y | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O7Z | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8A | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8B | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8C | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8D | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8E | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8F | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8G | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8H | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8I | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8J | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8K | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8L | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8M | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8N | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8O | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8P | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8Q | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8R | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8S | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8T | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8U | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8V | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8W | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8X | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8Y | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O8Z | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9A | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9B | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9C | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9D | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9E | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9F | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9G | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9H | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9I | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9J | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9K | BCBS of Minnesota | Minnesota | bluecrossmn.com/providers |
| O9L | BCBS of Minnesota | Minnesota | bluecrossmn.com/providers |
| O9M | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9N | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9O | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9P | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9Q | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9R | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9S | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9T | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9U | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9V | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9W | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9X | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9Y | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
| O9Z | Unallocated/Prefix Not Assigned | Yet to be assigned | Yet to be assigned |
Conclusion
The use of BCBS member ID prefixes from O2A to O9Z provides a foundational understanding for medical billers and healthcare providers. These prefixes not only help identify the specific insurance provider but also ensure seamless integration during the billing process. For improved accuracy and efficiency in medical billing, it’s essential to keep abreast of this naming convention and work collaboratively with an efficient medical billing partner.
If you have any questions or need support regarding these codes or billing processes, feel free to reach us at [email protected].