Trauma Registrar

Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Trauma Registrar to manage and assign medical codes accurately. This role requires expertise in coding practices and a commitment to quality assurance in patient documentation. Join a supportive team focused on improving patient care where your contributions are highly valued.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in medical coding.
• At least one relevant certification (e.g., RHIA, RHIT).

Responsibilities

• Review documentation and assign appropriate codes.
• Evaluate the quality of clinical documentation.
• Maintain coding productivity standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

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 documentation for encounters that 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 an average number of records per hour based on record type.
Meet or exceed coding accuracy standards as defined in the performance metrics.
Provide ongoing feedback to Trauma Registry Managers on documentation and charge opportunities.

Qualifications:

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