Litigation claim representative vs senior claims processor

The differences between litigation claim representatives and senior claims processors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a litigation claim representative, becoming a senior claims processor takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a litigation claim representative has an average salary of $59,381, which is higher than the $44,873 average annual salary of a senior claims processor.

The top three skills for a litigation claim representative include litigation, defense counsel and product liability. The most important skills for a senior claims processor are customer service, process claims, and SR.

Litigation claim representative vs senior claims processor overview

	Litigation Claim Representative	Senior Claims Processor
Yearly salary	$59,381	$44,873
Hourly rate	$28.55	$21.57
Growth rate	-6%	-3%
Number of jobs	6,570	14,768
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Average age	44	44
Years of experience	6	4

Litigation claim representative vs senior claims processor salary

Litigation claim representatives and senior claims processors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Litigation Claim Representative	Senior Claims Processor
Average salary	$59,381	$44,873
Salary range	Between $45,000 And $76,000	Between $30,000 And $65,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between litigation claim representative and senior claims processor education

There are a few differences between a litigation claim representative and a senior claims processor in terms of educational background:

	Litigation Claim Representative	Senior Claims Processor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 66%	Bachelor's Degree, 37%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Bentley University	Stanford University

Litigation claim representative vs senior claims processor demographics

Here are the differences between litigation claim representatives' and senior claims processors' demographics:

	Litigation Claim Representative	Senior Claims Processor
Average age	44	44
Gender ratio	Male, 48.4% Female, 51.6%	Male, 16.3% Female, 83.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.8% Unknown, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 16.6% Asian, 5.2% White, 61.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 13.8% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 14.4% Asian, 3.9% White, 63.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	10%	11%

Differences between litigation claim representative and senior claims processor duties and responsibilities

Litigation claim representative example responsibilities.

Manage assigned third party administration (TPA) multi-jurisdictional workers' compensation; subrogation recovery claims; assign defense attorney.
Resolve no-fault disputes in the arbitration forum and court system in accordance with no-fault regulation and laws.
Guide defense counsel throughout litigation process, securing compliance with corporate objectives and guidelines.
Assist in depositions and interrogatories of inspectors.
Review summons and complaints receive from medical providers attorneys.
Monitor closely and provide directive on every case through litigation till resolution are reached.

Senior claims processor example responsibilities.

Manage confidential medical records and directs them to the appropriate practitioners while ensuring HIPPA regulations are maintain.
Investigate, manage, negotiate and resolve claims arising out of accidents involving automobile and homeowner policies.
Process CalPERS HMO facility claims.
Experience with HMO's, IPA's and insurance authorizations.
Handle confidential information according to new laws (HIPPA).
Review ICD-9 diagnosis codes against CPT codes for claim payment guidelines.

Litigation claim representative vs senior claims processor skills

Common litigation claim representative skills

Litigation, 31%
Defense Counsel, 10%
Product Liability, 8%
Settlement Conferences, 6%
Litigation Process, 5%
ISO, 5%

Common senior claims processor skills

Customer Service, 16%
Process Claims, 8%
SR, 6%
Medical Terminology, 5%
Appeals, 5%
CMS, 5%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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