Coverage profile
How Substrate can help you with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
Substrate can help practices and billers with the following claims tasks for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
Claim status
EDI 276/277The Substrate Claim Status Agent can check clearinghouse claim status for your practice with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
Eligibility
EDI 270/271The Substrate Eligibility Agent can verify patient benefits, identify TPAs and carve-outs, and more with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
Portal claim status
Browser automationThe Substrate Claim Status Agent can check claim status via the payer portal for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.
Frequently asked questions
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
Providers check Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas via EDI 276/277 when the payer ID is accepted. Substrate automates claim status across 3,500+ payers.
Can I automate Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas portal follow-up?
Yes — portal retrieval is required when 276/277 is missing or stale. See payer portal automation and learn why 276/277 is not enough.
What is the payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
The primary payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is 47163. The correct routing ID can differ by clearinghouse and transaction, so compare the 837P, 837I, 835, 270, and 276 entries before submitting.
What is the provider portal for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
The provider portal for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is https://apps.availity.com/. Available features depend on the payer and your account.
What are the 837 payer IDs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is 47163 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
The 835 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas is 47163 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
The 270 payer IDs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas are 47163 via Stedi and 10034 and BCBSKS via Availity.
What is the 276 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas?
The 276 payer IDs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas are 47163 via Stedi and BCBSKS via Availity.
What state does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas operate in?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas operates in KS.
Routing reference
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas payer IDs and operating states
Use the payer ID listed for the transaction you are submitting. Verify current routing and enrollment requirements with your clearinghouse.
| Payer name | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of KansasSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | KSSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 47163Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 47163Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 47163Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 47163Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | 10034BCBSKSSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 47163Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDAvaility | BCBSKSSource: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer name |
Routing sources and verification
- Substrate payer directoryPayer identity, aliases, operating states, and vendor IDs. Last refreshed .Open payer website ↗
- Stedi payer catalogMatched by payer ID; matched record: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. Source dated .PrimaryPayerId is used as the transaction payer ID when the corresponding Stedi support flag is true.Open current Stedi reference ↗
- Availity payer catalogMatched by payer name; matched record: BCBS KANSAS. Source dated .The attached API workbook supplies 270 and 276 payer IDs only. It does not supply 837P, 837I, or 835 IDs.Open current Availity reference ↗
- United Clearinghouse payer catalogMatched by payer name; matched record: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. The source did not provide a publication date.The attachment supplies payer names and states only; it does not contain transaction-specific payer IDs.Open current United Clearinghouse reference ↗
Clearinghouse payer IDs are transaction-specific and can change. Confirm the current payer list and the member’s ID card before submission.
Payer contact directory
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas phone and fax numbers
Use the number associated with your task. These contacts were stated in successful eligibility responses and may apply to specific benefits, products, or departments.
- Eligibility / benefits phone
- (800) 676-2583BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS
- Utilization management fax
(410) 781-7661UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT
| Channel and number | Payer Notes | Department | Specialties |
|---|---|---|---|
fax(410) 781-7661 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| |
fax(800) 453-4341 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
fax(844) 295-4637 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital |
fax(501) 379-1200 |
| ||
| phone(800) 441-9188 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 575-7712 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(800) 676-2583 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Limitations; Benefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Physician Visit - Office: Well |
| phone(800) 877-7195 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Vision (Optometry) |
| phone(800) 972-8088 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(855) 811-2218 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(866) 470-6244 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(866) 773-2884 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| |
| phone(800) 351-2370 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 452-8507 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 541-6652 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 780-7881 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital |
| phone(800) 827-4814 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Limitations |
| Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 892-6116 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(877) 297-1231 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 432-3990 |
| ||
| phone(844) 465-5227 |
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| phone(877) 444-2374 |
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| phone(888) 233-8351 |
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Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response
Other aliases
Also known as
- 10034
- 2422
- 47163
- 4716B
- 5519
- CBKS1
- KSBCBS
- SB650
- SB650MA
- 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)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas - Medicare Advantage
- KANSAS (BCBSKS)
- KANSAS
- BCBS KANSAS
- BCBS of Kansas
- BCBS KANSAS (HMO SENIOR PLAN)
- BCBS KANSAS (HMO REGULAR)
- BCBS KANSAS (HMO FEP)
- SKAI BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD