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Reference IDs Starting With “V” Are Valid
EmblemHealth·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
EmblemHealth has clarified that Reference ID numbers for preauthorizations and notifications starting with the letter 'V' are legitimate and valid. These are the newest sequence numbers generated by their systems and should be processed normally.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team should accept and process all Reference ID numbers starting with 'V' for preauthorizations and notifications from EmblemHealth. Update any system filters or staff training materials that may flag 'V' reference IDs as invalid. No claims should be rejected based on reference IDs starting with 'V'.