Bilingual Disability Claims Processor & ICD-9 Coder

Kaiser Permanente; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Patient Business Services Disability Claims Processor. The role abstracts medical information and diagnoses using ICD-9 codes and coordinates disability claims with employers, insurers, unions, and state disability offices.

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED, 1 year in health care, medical terminology/ICD-9 proficiency, and 45 WPM typing. Bilingual English/Spanish Level II is required. On-call hours may vary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• At least 1 year relevant experience in health care.
• Proficiency in Medical Terminology and ICD-9 coding.
• Typing speed of 45 WPM or as required by Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Abstracts medical information and diagnoses using ICD-9 codes.
• Screens disability claims and orders medical records.
• Screens and coordinates with employers, insurers, unions, State Disability Offices and other third party payers.
• Follows claims with physicians until the patient disability claim ends.
• Maintains courteous relations with the public, patients and staff.

Skills

Medical Terminology & ICD-9 coding

Typing speed 45 WPM

Bilingual English/Spanish (Level II)

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in California is seeking a Patient Business Services Disability Claims Processor. The role abstracts medical information and diagnoses using ICD-9 codes and coordinates disability claims with employers, insurers, unions, and state disability offices.

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED, 1 year in health care, medical terminology/ICD-9 proficiency, and 45 WPM typing. Bilingual English/Spanish Level II is required. On-call hours may vary.