Medicaid Kansas
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Summary
Medicaid Kansas is a dental, medical, and vision payer operating in Kansas. Claims route under payer ID 00005, with 7 alternate IDs in use across clearinghouses. Through clearinghouses it supports eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, dental claims, and electronic remittance (ERA); ERA enrollment is required and takes several weeks.
At a glance
- Payer ID
00005Also seen as 10116, 1485, 299, 5520, CKKS1, KSMCD and 1 more- Also known as
- KDHE, KanCare, Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- 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 |
| Dental claims (837D) | Not required | Immediate |
| ERA / remittance (835) | Required | Several weeks |
Common questions
- What is the payer ID for Medicaid Kansas?
- The payer ID for Medicaid Kansas is 00005. Alternate IDs seen across clearinghouses include 10116, 1485, 299, 5520.
- Does Medicaid Kansas require ERA enrollment?
- Yes. Medicaid Kansas requires a separate ERA (835) enrollment before electronic remittances flow, and setup typically takes several weeks.
- What states does Medicaid Kansas cover?
- Medicaid Kansas operates in KS. Coverage can differ by plan and product line, so confirm the specific plan before you file.
- What types of coverage does Medicaid Kansas offer?
- Medicaid Kansas covers dental, medical, and vision.
- Can I submit claims to Medicaid Kansas electronically?
- Yes. Medicaid Kansas is reachable through clearinghouses for eligibility checks, claim status inquiries, professional claims, institutional claims, dental claims, and electronic remittance. Electronic claims are supported for professional (837P), institutional (837I), and dental (837D).
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 Spot something out of date?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.