Trauma Registrar

Southern Arizona Legal Aid Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Trauma Registrar to enhance their team. The role involves coding and validating clinical documentation, ensuring accurate data for financial and clinical purposes. Candidates should have a strong background in medical coding, with an associate's degree and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience in coding.
• Must possess one of the specified credentials (e.g., RHIA, RHIT).
• Proficient in assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical data and assign procedure and diagnosis codes.
• Evaluate quality and integrity of clinical documentation.
• Maintain coding productivity standards.

Skills

Coding Accuracy

Clinical Documentation Evaluation

Data Integrity

Education

Associates 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 applicable documentation and assigning appropriate procedure and diagnosis codes.

Responsibilities include:

• Assigning ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes by interpreting clinical data for reimbursement, planning, management, and statistical analysis.
• Evaluating the quality and integrity of clinical documentation to identify incomplete or inconsistent data affecting code selection and payments.
• Validating pertinent data points in patient records for accuracy, consistency, and completeness for clinical and financial purposes.
• Maintaining coding productivity standards based on record type.
• Meeting or exceeding coding accuracy standards as defined in performance metrics.
• Providing ongoing feedback to Trauma Registry Managers regarding documentation and charge opportunities.

Qualifications:

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