Trauma Coder Analyst

LifeBridge Health; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer*

Tuition reimbursement for advanced deg

Generous paid time off

Free on-site parking

Job summary

LifeBridge Health's Sinai Hospital of Baltimore seeks a Clinical Data Abstractor to manage and abstract detailed trauma data from electronic medical records. You will assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and injury severity scores, supporting quality improvement and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities include tracking outcomes and ensuring data aligns with Maryland Trauma Regulations and ACS standards, with a focus on accuracy and timely reporting in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with data abstraction, ICD-10 coding, and medical terminology.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review complex electronic medical records to extract demographic, clinical, and pre-hospital data for injured patients.
• Assign ICD-10-CM diagnoses and Abbreviated Injury Scale scores to define injury severity.
• Track outcomes and performance metrics to support trauma care improvement.
• Ensure data meets Maryland trauma regulations and regulatory reporting standards.

Skills

Data abstraction

ICD-10 coding

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Clinical Data Abstractor

Responsible for managing and abstracting detailed clinical information for patients treated for traumatic injuries.

Responsibilities

• Data Abstraction: Reviewing complex electronic medical records to extract demographic, clinical, and pre-hospital data for injured patients.
• Injury Scoring: Assigning specialized coding, such as ICD-10-CM diagnosis and Abbreviated Injury Scale scores, to define the severity of injuries.
• Quality Improvement: Tracking outcomes, complications, and performance metrics to help trauma teams understand how to improve care.
• Regulatory Reporting: Ensuring data meets the standards of the National Trauma Data Standard, the American College of Surgeons, and Maryland Trauma Regulations.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's degree preferred
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience preferred with data abstraction, ICD-10 coding and medical terminology
• Salary range $22 to $29/hour dependent on experience and internal equity
• Pay Range: $22.22 to $39.12 Based On Experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care. With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland. Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.