Claim approver vs worker's compensation claims examiner

Differences between claim approver and worker's compensation 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.
Show more

Worker's compensation claims examiner example responsibilities.

• Manage all aspects of claims, including heavy litigation and vocational rehabilitation cases.
• Negotiate settlements and actively manage the litigation process and process complex and technically difficult claims.
• Determine benefits when processing medical claims receive as HCFA and UB92 paper claims or electronically.
• Set up vehicle inspections, and rental reservations as a part of the claim settlement process.
• Handle incoming calls from customers and providers with policy changes and claim status updates and maintain HIPAA.
• Process claim forms, adjudicates for provision of deductibles, co-pays, co-insurance maximums and provider settlements and Medicaid claims.
Show more