What is a claim inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a claim inspector

1. Explore claim inspector education requirements

   Most common claim inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   55.6 %

   Associate

   19.4 %

   Master's

   8.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific claim inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	69.94%
   Insurance Claims	30.06%

3. Complete relevant claim inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New claim inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a claim inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real claim inspector resumes.

4. Research claim inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and dispose of claims in litigation by preparing and developing strategy with defense counsel and consensus relative to litigation handling.
   • Review and process claims/encounters base upon eligibility, benefits, authorizations and contractual agreements between the HMO and providers.
   • Prepare facility specific HIPAA authorizations for release of records.

5. Apply for claim inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a claim inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams