Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of KS
Summary
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is a regional health plan, part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of KS, offering dental, medical, and vision coverage operating in Kansas. Claims route under payer ID 47163, with 8 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Provider enrollment typically takes 45-90 days, with applications through BCBS KS Provider Portal, and CAQH is used for credentialing data. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
47163Also seen as 10034, 2422, 4716B, 5519, CBKS1, KSBCBS and 2 more- Also known as
- BCBSKS, Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas, Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas (HMO FEP), Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas (HMO REGULAR), Blue Cross Blue Shield Kansas (HMO SENIOR PLAN)
- Uses CAQH
- YesApplication route: CAQH application only
- Service area
- KS
Clearinghouse transaction setup
Which EDI transactions this payer supports, and how long clearinghouse enrollment typically takes when it is required.
| Transaction | Enrollment | Typical setup |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility checks (270/271) | Not required | Immediate |
| Claim status (276/277) | Not required | Immediate |
| Professional claims (837P) | Not required | Immediate |
| Institutional claims (837I) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
- The payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is 47163. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10034, 2422, 4716B, 5519.
- How long does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas provider enrollment take?
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas provider enrollment typically takes 45-90 days from application to effective date. Timelines vary by state, plan, and how complete the application is.
- Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas require CAQH?
- Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas uses CAQH for credentialing data, so keep the provider's CAQH profile current and attested before applying.
- Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas cover?
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas operates in KS. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
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