Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
dentalmedicalvision
Summary
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is a dental, medical, and vision payer operating in Missouri. Claims route under payer ID 47171, with 8 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. 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
47171Also seen as 10473, 4419, DX067, KCBCBS, KCBLS, KSBLS and 2 more- Also known as
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue KC
- Service area
- MO
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 City?
- The payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is 47171. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10473, 4419, DX067, KCBCBS.
- Does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City 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 City cover?
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City operates in MO. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
- What types of coverage does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City offer?
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City covers dental, medical, and vision.
- Can I submit claims to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City electronically?
- Yes. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P) and institutional (837I).
Compiled from public payer resources and clearinghouse catalogs. Details change often, so confirm with the payer before relying on them. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will fix it.