Wyoming Medicaid — Wyoming Medicaid
| Program name | Wyoming Medicaid |
|---|---|
| Provider portal | https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/medicaid |
| FFS claims payer ID | No single canonical ID — routing is fiscal-intermediary-specific. Verify per clearinghouse. |
| Medicaid timely filing | 365 days from date of service |
The federal ceiling for Medicaid timely filing is 12 months under 42 CFR §447.45; most states set a shorter window. Always verify the current policy on the Wyoming Medicaid provider portal before filing a late-billing appeal.
BCBS licensee in Wyoming
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association licensee in Wyoming is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming. This licensee is not yet in the QuickIntell payer registry. See the full payer directory or the BCBSA national site for a provider-portal link.
Top commercial payers in Wyoming
The dominant commercial insurers operating in Wyoming, in approximate order of lives covered. Click through for per-payer claims payer IDs, timely filing windows, prior-authorization rules, and appeal procedures.
Medicaid MCOs in Wyoming
Wyoming Medicaid MCO data has not yet been populated in the registry.
State-specific regulations affecting Wyoming billing
- W.S. §26-15-124 (prompt pay — 45 days electronic clean claim)
- W.S. §26-15-141 (Wyoming emergency services balance billing — narrow scope; federal NSA primary)
- W.S. §35-2-114 (hospital financial assistance / charity care)
Provider licensing & enrollment in Wyoming
Providers enroll via Wyoming Medicaid Provider Enrollment (Conduent MMIS). Out-of-state providers require WY-specific enrollment.
Major health systems headquartered in Wyoming
| Health system | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| Cheyenne Regional Medical Center | Cheyenne, WY |
| Wyoming Medical Center (Banner Health) | Casper, WY |
| Campbell County Health | Gillette, WY |
| Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County | Rock Springs, WY |
| SageWest Health Care (LifePoint) | Riverton, WY |
Frequently asked questions — Wyoming billing
What is the Wyoming Medicaid program called?
Wyoming's Medicaid program is known as Wyoming Medicaid. Providers enroll and manage claims through the provider portal at https://health.wyo.gov/healthcarefin/medicaid.
What is the Wyoming Medicaid timely filing limit?
Wyoming Medicaid requires initial claims to be filed within 365 days from the date of service. The federal ceiling is 12 months under 42 CFR §447.45; Wyoming's 365-day window is set by the state provider manual. Late-billing exceptions may be allowed with good-cause documentation — verify on the state portal before filing an appeal.
Does Wyoming Medicaid publish a single claims payer ID?
No single canonical claims payer ID is published for Wyoming Medicaid. Claims route through the state's fiscal intermediary; look up the correct submitter ID in your clearinghouse directory (Availity, Change Healthcare/Optum, Waystar) and route managed-care claims by the member's MCO assignment.
Who are the largest commercial insurers in Wyoming?
The dominant commercial payers in Wyoming include UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Mutual of Omaha, along with the BCBS licensee Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming. Each payer's claims routing, timely filing, and prior-auth rules differ — see the per-payer guides linked above.
What Medicaid managed-care organizations operate in Wyoming?
Wyoming Medicaid MCO data has not yet been populated in the registry. Consult the state Medicaid portal for the current MCO roster.
What state-specific billing regulations apply in Wyoming?
Wyoming has 3 tracked state-level statutes that affect medical billing and RCM: W.S. §26-15-124 (prompt pay — 45 days electronic clean claim); W.S. §26-15-141 (Wyoming emergency services balance billing — narrow scope; federal NSA primary); W.S. §35-2-114 (hospital financial assistance / charity care). These sit on top of federal protections such as the No Surprises Act, HIPAA, and 42 CFR §447.45.
Run cleaner claims in Wyoming with QuickIntell
QuickRCM, QuickAuth, and QuickERA are tuned to Wyoming Medicaid and the commercial payers on this page — eligibility, prior auth, claim scrubbing, and ERA posting all run on real payer rules, not generic adapters.
Disclaimer
This page is operational reference for medical-billing professionals. It is not legal, clinical, or contractual advice. State Medicaid policies, MCO contracts, and payer rules change without notice — always verify against the current provider manual from Wyoming Medicaid and the member ID card before submission.