Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
Also covers / subsidiaries: Blue KC, BCBS Kansas City, BCBSKC
Core Payer & Clearinghouse Profile
Electronic Payer ID
10473
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 Gateway
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.
National EDI Clearinghouse Capabilities
Direct ANSI X12 electronic transaction support verified for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.
Associated Clearinghouse Payer IDs
National clearinghouse networks maintain dedicated routing IDs for specific transaction lines or subsidiaries under Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City.
| Clearinghouse Name | Electronic Payer ID | Status | Enrollment | Supported Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bcbs Of Kansas City | 10473 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I270/271276/277Dental |
| Bcbs Of Kansas City | KCBC0 | Non-Par | None | 837P837I835 ERA |
Resolution Tools for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City Claims
Values vary by plan, line of business, and provider agreement. Confirm in the payer portal or with your clearinghouse gateway before submitting electronic claims.
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