KAR

BCBS Prefix KAR

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Missouri • High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), POS, 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 KAR

HDHP

HDHP coverage under this prefix means the member carries a higher annual deductible in exchange for lower monthly premiums. Claims are processed normally but the member's cost-sharing will be higher than standard plans until the deductible is met. Preventive services are typically the exception and are covered at no cost to the member.

POS

POS coverage under this prefix operates on a tiered system. Tier 1 (in-network with referral) provides the highest coverage. Tier 2 (in-network without referral) provides moderate coverage. Tier 3 (out-of-network) provides the lowest coverage. Verify which tier applies before submitting the claim.

Medicare Advantage

Under this prefix, the member may have Medicare Advantage coverage administered by this BCBS plan. MA claims are subject to CMS regulations in addition to the plan's own policies. Balance billing restrictions apply. Verify the member's specific MA plan details and confirm the correct payer ID for electronic submission.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Independent licensee serving Kansas City area and northwest Missouri.