Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
BCBSAlso covers: Blue KC, BCBS Kansas City, BCBSKC
Payer ID
47171
47171 listed for Blue KC professional (CMS-1500). Confirm the institutional ID separately.
Timely Filing Limit (TFL)
Rejected claims must be corrected/resubmitted within 180 days; verify the initial limit in the Provider Office Guide
Appeal Window
Claim inquiries/disputes via the Blue KC Provider Portal Claim Inquiry eForm
Clearinghouse
Submitted via clearinghouse to ASK (Administrative Services of Kansas)
Provider Services
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Fax
Varies — confirm via portal / clearinghouse
Claims Address
Blue KC, P.O. Box 419169, Kansas City, MO 64141-6169
Provider Portal
https://providers.bluekc.com
Claims processed through ASK. The 180-day window cited is for resubmission of rejected claims.
Values vary by plan, region, and contract and can change. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse before filing.
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