Home office claims examiner vs medical claims analyst

Differences between home office claims examiner and medical claims analyst duties and responsibilities

Home office claims examiner example responsibilities.

• Investigate, manage, negotiate and resolve claims arising out of accidents involving automobile and homeowner policies.
• Review and approve new applications in accordance to CIP guidelines.
• Provide technical support and direction as to case management, experts, litigation management and final authority on reportable claims.
• Participate in business process redesign in claims and litigation.
• Provide oversight for quarterly system testing ensuring system integrity are not compromise by directing consistent testing practices across multiple groups.
• Negotiate settlements and file arbitration or hire counsel when warrant.

Medical claims analyst example responsibilities.

• Manage cases by aggressively directing the litigation process.
• Analyze incoming medical claims using ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS coding, and Medicare fee schedules.
• Determine if claims are in compliance under patient benefit plans for payments using DRG regulations :
• Review medical records to determine if the ICD-9, CPT codes and modifiers are processed correctly.
• Adhere to the HIPAA privacy, security regulations, and maintain confidentiality of patient a business records.
• Research medical claims issues in response to informational inquiries by accessing and interpreting EOB's and claims history.
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