Trauma Registrar

U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of CT; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Trauma Registrar responsible for reviewing documentation and assigning appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes. The ideal candidate should possess an Associate's degree and have at least 4 years of relevant experience along with a coding credential. This position emphasizes accuracy and consistency in clinical data documentation and coding compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required.
• Must hold at least one coding credential (e.g., RHIA, RHIT).

Responsibilities

• Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes based on clinical data.
• Evaluate quality and integrity of clinical documentation.
• Maintain coding productivity and accuracy standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Interpretation

Clinical Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

Must be located in Idaho, Oregon, Utah or Arizona!

What You Can Expect:

Under limited supervision, the Trauma Registrar is responsible for reviewing documentation and assigning appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes.

Assign ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by interpreting clinical data for reimbursement, planning, management, and statistical analysis in various data models.
Evaluate the quality and integrity of clinical documentation to identify incomplete or inconsistent data that may affect code selection and payments.
Validate pertinent data points in the patient record with accuracy, consistency, and uniformity for clinical and financial purposes.
Maintain coding productivity standards of records per hour based on record type.
Meet or exceed coding accuracy standards as defined in performance metrics.
Provide ongoing feedback to Trauma Registry Managers regarding documentation and charge opportunities.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience.
Experience: Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
Licenses/Certifications: Must hold at least one of the following credentials: RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC, CIC, CRC, CAISS, or CSTR.