How Insurance Claims Are Evaluated
Carriers typically evaluate claims through structured intake, liability investigation, medical review, valuation, supervisor authority, and negotiation.
Stages of Evaluation
- ✓Intake and assignment to an adjuster
- ✓Liability investigation and recorded statements
- ✓Medical record collection and review
- ✓Valuation using internal software and adjuster judgment
- ✓Supervisor or committee authority for higher-value cases
- ✓Negotiation and authority adjustments
How File Quality Shifts Outcomes
Two files with the same diagnosis often resolve very differently based on documentation, continuity, and credibility.
How Insurance Carriers Evaluate the File
Insurance carriers typically review the entire claim file — incident facts, liability, medical records, imaging, treatment timeline, provider notes, wage loss documentation, communication history, and prior medical history. Diagnosis alone rarely determines value; the consistency, completeness, and credibility of the file across time often matters more.
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