Coverage profile
Work Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City across every published route
Use the current payer record to choose the right claim-status, eligibility, portal, phone, or appeals workflow. Substrate only marks routes that are published for this payer.
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 City.
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 City.
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 City.
Other aliases
Also known as
- 10473
- 4419
- 47171
- DX067
- KCBCBS
- KCBLS
- KSBLS
- SB740
- SB740MA
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
- Blue KC
- BCBS KANSAS CITY
- BCBSKC
- SKAI BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
BlueCard home-plan routing
BCBS prefixes for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
These 163 member ID prefixes resolve to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City as their terminal payer. Open a prefix to review its home plan, state, payer ID, and published routes.
Member ID prefixes
AFGBCBS prefixAFKBCBS prefixARXBCBS prefixBDFBCBS prefixBNEBCBS prefixBNRBCBS prefixBVMBCBS prefixCJGBCBS prefixCOUBCBS prefixCPLBCBS prefixCSIBCBS prefixDIFBCBS prefixDMGBCBS prefixDSYBCBS prefixDUXBCBS prefixDXWBCBS prefixEABBCBS prefixEBGBCBS prefixETQBCBS prefixFBLBCBS prefixFBMBCBS prefixFCEBCBS prefixFGXBCBS prefixFTRBCBS prefixGPSBCBS prefixGXVBCBS prefixHESBCBS prefixHILBCBS prefixHLJBCBS prefixHPMBCBS prefixHWBBCBS prefixIDSBCBS prefixIPHBCBS prefixIPLBCBS prefixIRMBCBS prefixISQBCBS prefixIVCBCBS prefixIWVBCBS prefixIYJBCBS prefixJOUBCBS prefixKAABCBS prefixKAFBCBS prefixKARBCBS prefixKASBCBS prefixKBMBCBS prefixKBUBCBS prefixKCPBCBS prefixKCTBCBS prefixKDCBCBS prefixKDEBCBS prefixKDLBCBS prefixKFLBCBS prefixKGBBCBS prefixKGJBCBS prefixKGSBCBS prefixKHWBCBS prefixKJSBCBS prefixKNJBCBS prefixKPMBCBS prefixKRMBCBS prefixKSABCBS prefixKSEBCBS prefixKTMBCBS prefixKUSBCBS prefixKUTBCBS prefixKVLBCBS prefixKWBBCBS prefixKWFBCBS prefixLAUBCBS prefixLCOBCBS prefixM3ABCBS prefixMCBBCBS prefixMDYBCBS prefixMERBCBS prefixMHABCBS prefixMHJBCBS prefixMHSBCBS prefixMIIBCBS prefixMRMBCBS prefixMUPBCBS prefixNATBCBS prefixNIYBCBS prefixNMDBCBS prefixNUEBCBS prefixOLABCBS prefixOSYBCBS prefixPCGBCBS prefixPFGBCBS prefixPGRBCBS prefixPHFBCBS prefixPOLBCBS prefixPROBCBS prefixPRYBCBS prefixPTDBCBS prefixPVABCBS prefixRFABCBS prefixRFOBCBS prefixRGKBCBS prefixRHGBCBS prefixRKCBCBS prefixRKNBCBS prefixRKQBCBS prefixRLSBCBS prefixRRKBCBS prefixSBYBCBS prefixSHHBCBS prefixSLBBCBS prefixSLOBCBS prefixSPEBCBS prefixSPYBCBS prefixSVDBCBS prefixSVGBCBS prefixSVLBCBS prefixTBSBCBS prefixTOEBCBS prefixUCHBCBS prefixUEABCBS prefixULNBCBS prefixUSKBCBS prefixUVFBCBS prefixWPCBCBS prefixWPGBCBS prefixWPMBCBS prefixWSNBCBS prefixXSABCBS prefixXSBBCBS prefixXSDBCBS prefixXSEBCBS prefixXSFBCBS prefixXSHBCBS prefixXSJBCBS prefixXSLBCBS prefixXSMBCBS prefixXSNBCBS prefixXSSBCBS prefixXSTBCBS prefixXSVBCBS prefixXSZBCBS prefixYBABCBS prefixYBBBCBS prefixYBCBCBS prefixYBDBCBS prefixYBEBCBS prefixYBFBCBS prefixYBGBCBS prefixYBHBCBS prefixYBJBCBS prefixYBKBCBS prefixYBMBCBS prefixYBNBCBS prefixYBPBCBS prefixYBQBCBS prefixYBSBCBS prefixYBTBCBS prefixYBUBCBS prefixYBWBCBS prefixYBXBCBS prefixYBZBCBS prefixYJJBCBS prefixYJTBCBS prefixYJVBCBS prefixYJWBCBS prefixZMLBCBS prefix
Payer intelligence
Observed adjudication timing
How long completed claims in Substrate’s aggregate network took from payer receipt to the 835 payment date.
Median time to payment
11 days- 10% of adjudications by
- 6 days
- 90% of adjudications by
- 15 days
- Applicable state coverage
- MO
- Current As Of
- July 2026
Five-month median trend
Days to 835 paymentView chart data as a table
| Service month | Median | 10% of adjudications by | 90% of adjudications by | Completed claims | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | No qualified data | ||||
| May | 11 days | 5 days | 17 days | 104 | MO |
| Jun | 10 days | 5 days | 16 days | 134 | MO |
| Jul | 11 days | 6 days | 15 days | 134 | MO |
| Aug | No qualified data | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City payer FAQs
How do I check claim status with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City?
Providers check Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City 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 City 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 City?
The primary payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is 47171. 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 City?
The provider portal for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City 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 City?
The 837P and 837I payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is 47171 via Stedi.
What is the 835 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City?
The 835 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is 47171 via Stedi.
What is the 270 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City?
The 270 payer IDs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City are 47171 via Stedi and 10473 via Availity.
What is the 276 payer ID for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City?
The 276 payer IDs for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City are 47171 via Stedi and 10473 via Availity.
What state does Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City operate in?
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City operates in MO.
Routing reference
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City 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 Kansas CitySource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
|---|---|
| Operating states | MOSource: Substrate payer directory · last refreshed |
| 837P professional claims payer IDStedi | 47171Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 837I institutional claims payer IDStedi | 47171Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 835 ERA payer IDStedi | 47171Enrollment requiredSource: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDStedi | 47171Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 270 eligibility payer IDAvaility | 10473Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDStedi | 47171Source: Stedi payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
| 276 claim status payer IDAvaility | 10473Source: Availity payer catalog · catalog dated · matched by payer ID |
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 City. 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 ID; matched record: BCBS KANSAS CITY. 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 City. 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 City 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 CITY
- 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 |
| |
| phone(800) 454-3730 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(800) 521-3605 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Vision (Optometry) |
| phone(800) 676-2583 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Limitations; Benefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 972-8088 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(855) 918-2256 | Eligibility / benefitsBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| Dental Care |
| phone(833) 838-2595 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital |
| phone(866) 470-6244 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Hospital - Outpatient |
| phone(866) 773-2884 | Utilization managementBenefit context: Contact Following Entity for Eligibility or Benefit Information |
| |
| phone(866) 325-1794 | PharmacyBenefit context: Benefit Description |
| Pharmacy |
| phone(602) 864-4320 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Benefit Description |
| Hospital - Inpatient, Professional (Physician) Visit - Office, Hospital, Hospital - Outpatient |
| phone(800) 232-2345 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Benefit Description |
| Hospital - Inpatient, Professional (Physician) Visit - Office, Hospital, Hospital - Outpatient |
| phone(800) 392-7366 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor |
| Health Benefit Plan Coverage |
| phone(800) 521-2227 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Other or Additional Payor |
| Health Benefit Plan Coverage |
| phone(800) 523-6435 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital - Emergency Accident, Hospital - Emergency Medical, Emergency Services |
| phone(800) 664-2583 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Active Coverage |
| Health Benefit Plan Coverage |
| phone(800) 678-9133 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Benefit Description |
| Chiropractic |
| phone(800) 892-6116 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance; Benefit context: Co-Payment |
| Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(833) 639-1635 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient, Urgent Care |
| phone(844) 230-3689 | Other stated contextBenefit context: Co-Insurance |
| Hospital, Hospital - Inpatient |
| phone(800) 432-3990 |
|
Phone and fax numbers sourced directly from the payer response