Electronic Claims Submissions (EDI), Payments (EFT) and Remits (ERA)
Kaiser Permanente urges you to submit all claims via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). You may submit EDI claims Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is an electronic exchange of information, in a standardized format that adheres to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements. It is the transfers of structured data, by agreed message standards, from one computer system to another without human intervention.
Benefits of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) transmission include:
Reduced Overhead Expenses
Improved Data Accuracy
Reduced Turnaround Time for Claims Processing
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Electronic Submission of Claims Type
Listed below is the electronic submission of claims transactions:
837P Claim/Encounter - This is used for professional services and supplier.
837I Claim/Encounter - This is used by facilities and hospitals. Please note: Payer IDs are for both 837I (UB) and 837P (CMS1500) transactions.
We encourage you to submit your claims electronically. Our EDI Trading Partners, and Payer ID's are listed below:
Claims submission through Office Ally for bulk claims submissions and for direct entry claim submissions to Kaiser Permanente. Claims submissions to KP are FREE for providers.
Learn about submitting via Office Ally
Submit claims electronically and receive confirmation immediately
Convenient, secure, and HIPAA compliant
24/7 access from anywhere with an internet connection
Instructions: Under Practice Software section, select “Clearinghouse”, “Start for Free”, and “Signup”
Kaiser Permanente’s EFT/ERA enrollment process has changed, and we are not extending enrollment to non-contracted vendors at this time. Please check back here periodically for additional process changes. Contracted providers can reach out to their Kaiser Permanente contact to begin the enrollment process.
Current EFT/ERA enrollees will continue to have access to the Citi Portal to make updates to their profile.
Processing time of new enrollments and changes in current enrollments have been slower than typical. We appreciate your patience while we work through these unexpected delays.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I’ve submitted a change or an enrollment request, what should I expect next? Continue to check Citi Payment Exchange for status updates. Once approved in the portal, Kaiser Permanente will update the system. If you continue to receive paper checks, contact EDI Support by submitting a Support Case to: https://kpnationalclaims.my.site.com/EDI/s/
Can I remove a bank account from my profile in Citi Payment Exchange? Yes, you can also unshare a bank account with a region/payer under Settings. The provider may have more than one bank account set up per region (sub designations are made by adding an NPI) and UNSHARE is the appropriate action if you want to keep one account and remove another one.
Can I change my demographic information through Citi Payment Exchange? You can log into your current Citi account to make most changes. If you need additional support, contact EDI Support by submitting a Support Case for more information: https://kpnationalclaims.my.site.com/EDI/s/
Can I cancel my EFT/ERA setup? Yes, you can revoke the link between your account and the EFT/ERA vendor.
Within the Payment Exchange portal, provider will select Payers > click the Payer > then select Revoke. That will cancel the enrollment altogether with that payer (region).
Important Note: If you are a provider retrieving ERAs from a clearinghouse, you must remember to complete the ERA setup with your clearinghouse as well as with your KP contract manager.
Find out how to make an appeal related to a claim for services provided to members in our HMO program.
You may now submit appeals online via the Online Affiliate portal.
Sign on or Register to access KP Online Affiliate and start using this feature today.
Health Plan provides all providers with a fast, fair, and cost-effective dispute resolution mechanism under which you may submit all disputes regarding invoices, billing determinations, or other contract issues. We will handle disputes and this dispute resolution mechanism in accordance with applicable law. Please make sure that you review your agreement and the applicable law for a complete description of the dispute resolution process.
View claim information for fully-funded members
Online Affiliate is Kaiser Permanente’s self-service portal, which allows providers access to many claims features, such as:
Check the status of submitted claims and view claim details (service date, billed amount, allowed amount, patient responsibility)
Confirm payment information (check number, payment date, amount)
Perform the following "Take Action" on a claim
Submit a claim inquiry related to 'denied', or 'in progress' claims
Submit an inquiry related to a check payment, request a copy of a check or report a change of address for a specific claim.
Submit appeals or disputes - request a reconsideration of a payment
Respond to KP request for information
View claim information for Self-funded members
You will be asked to sign on to view claim information for Self-funded members. A new page will open in your browser window.
As a reminder, you can find a summary of our claims submission requirements and settlement practices as well as a description of our provider dispute resolution mechanisms.
Allowed amount is the qualifying payment amount for each item or service. The qualifying payment amount applies for purposes of the recognized amount. The qualifying payment amount was determined in compliance with this regulation. If you wish to initiate a 30-day open negotiation period for purposes of determining the amount of the total payment, as applicable, visit provider.multiplan.com, or contact MultiPlan at NSAService@multiplan.com or 888-593-7427. If the 30-day negotiation period does not result in a determination, you may initiate the independent dispute resolution process within 4 days after the end of the open negotiation period.
The qualifying payment amount for all items or services was determined based on an underlying fee schedule or derived amount.
If you wish for more information about how the qualifying payment amount for items or services provided, then please refer to the contact info on your EOP or 835.
We can provide the detailed payment information for the new items or services based on the existing code(s) for items and services, if requested.