IVC

BCBS Prefix IVC

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Missouri • Medicaid, High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), Medicare Advantage

Billing essentials

Provider phone
(800) 892-6048
Electronic payer ID
47171
Claims mailing address
P.O. Box 419169, Kansas City, MO 64141
Timely filing limit
455 daysCompare all plans
Prior authorization phone
(800) 892-6116
Provider website
https://www.bluekc.com

Coverage under prefix IVC

Medicaid

Under this prefix, the member may have Medicaid coverage managed by this BCBS plan. Medicaid claims have specific rules around cost-sharing, balance billing, and timely filing that override the plan's standard commercial policies. Contact the plan's Medicaid provider services line for submission details.

HDHP

This is a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) prefix. These plans have minimum deductible thresholds set by the IRS. Members often use HSA funds to cover out-of-pocket costs. The plan's claims processing and payer ID are the same as the standard plan, but expect higher patient responsibility amounts on remittance.

Medicare Advantage

This prefix is associated with Medicare Advantage. MA plans combine hospital (Part A) and medical (Part B) coverage, and many include prescription drug coverage (Part D). When billing, confirm whether the plan uses the same payer ID for MA claims as for commercial claims, as many BCBS companies use separate IDs.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Independent licensee serving Kansas City area and northwest Missouri.