KDL

BCBS Prefix KDL

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Missouri • Medicare Advantage, POS, HMO

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 KDL

Medicare Advantage

This prefix includes Medicare Advantage coverage. MA plans follow CMS guidelines for timely filing (365 days from date of service), which may differ from the commercial plan's deadline. The payer ID for Medicare Advantage claims may differ from the standard commercial payer ID. Verify before submitting.

POS

POS (Point of Service) plans combine features of HMO and PPO coverage. Members choose a primary care physician and can get referrals to see in-network specialists at lower cost, or self-refer to out-of-network providers at higher cost. Claims should include referral information when the member uses the in-network benefit level.

HMO

Under this HMO prefix, the member's coverage is limited to the plan's provider network. Care is coordinated through a primary care physician. Specialist visits require a referral from the PCP. When billing, confirm that the referring provider and the referral authorization number are included on the claim.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

Independent licensee serving Kansas City area and northwest Missouri.