Claim approver vs medical claims examiner

Differences between claim approver and medical claims examiner duties and responsibilities

Claim approver example responsibilities.

• Manage confidential medical records and directs them to the appropriate practitioners while ensuring HIPPA regulations are maintain.
• Train new hires on HMO claim processing.
• Provide claim processing information for medical indemnity and PPO plans.
• Present clinical management appeals for physician review and prepare provider resolution correspondence.
• Submit appeals insurance follow-ups electronically, no fault, and workers compensation insurance.
• Direct litigation in the areas of environmental liability, extra contractual claims, general liability, and medical malpractice.
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Medical claims examiner example responsibilities.

• Manage cases by aggressively directing the litigation process.
• Process medical facility claims payment according to account-specific contract (HMO, PPO, EPO, etc . )
• Process PPO, HMO, comprehensive plans, including medicare supplements, hospital, chiropractic and physical therapy claims.
• Identify which claims are eligible for PPO reprising.
• Resolve medical claims by approving and/or denying base on CMS guidelines for Medicaid/Medicare claim processing.
• Verify that all ICD-9, CPT, modifiers and revenue codes are used correctly, prior to payment approval.
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