Claims Adjuster
Kaiser Permanente
•
Downey, California
Company
Kaiser Permanente
Location
Downey, California
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Reviews claims and makes payment and benefit determination. Conducts research as it relates to claims processing for medical appropriateness, and diagnosis, using ICD-9 codes and CPT codes as required.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Reviews claims and makes payment determination with authorization limit to $9,999 per claim.
- Conducts research regarding medical appropriateness, coordination of benefits issues, fraud and abuse, and third party liability.
- Checks with Lead and Supervisor for any claim exceeding $9,999.
- Provides input to Supervisor regarding trends related to training, education to enhance department production and processes.
- Utilizes knowledge of government regulatory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations including but limited to CMS, DMHC, DHS and requirements of accrediting agencies such as NCQA.
- Proactively works to ensure claims are review & processed timely.
Basic Qualifications: Experience
- Three (3) to five (5) years Medical claims processing experience in a HMO/Indemnity environment including technical research and analysis experience.
- Claims System OCPS; Windows NT; Word, Excel, Lotus Notes. Excellent skills in communication Medical Claims Processing.
- CPT, ICD-9, Medical Terminology, COB/TPL/WC
- Demonstrate ability to utilize Medical Terminology and International Classification
- Diagnosis (ICD-9), HCPCS&CPT coding at a level appropriate to the job.
- High School Diploma/GED
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Medical Terminology Certificate Preferred
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08/10/2025
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