> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rcintell.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Payer network

> Searchable directory of payers — identity from Stedi, knowledge from RCIntel

## Browse payers

The public payer directory lists knowledge depth, not EDI transaction routing.

Browse the live directory at [rcintell.com/network/payers](https://rcintell.com/network/payers). `GET /v1/directory/payers/` is public (no API key). Filing, denials, and PA detail need `X-API-Key`.

## Knowledge depth

| Badge           | Meaning                                              |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **identity**    | Name, EDI IDs, aliases, operating states             |
| **operational** | Filing / appeal / PA overlay started                 |
| **deep**        | Curated YAML + extracted policy text (RPUB, LCD/NCD) |

We do not claim every identity row has rich policy. Filter with `knowledge_depth=deep`.

## Public directory

```bash theme={null}
curl "https://api-dev.rcintell.com/v1/directory/payers/?q=medicare&limit=20"
curl "https://api-dev.rcintell.com/v1/directory/payers/?state=MA&knowledge_depth=deep"
```

Authenticated detail: `GET /v1/payers/{slug}` with `X-API-Key`.

Cited policy text is `GET /v1/policies`. See [Payer policies](/docs/policies).