Trauma Registry & Coding Analyst

Benefis Health System; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System in Montana seeks a Trauma Registry Data Abstractor and Coder to ensure complete and accurate data collection for injured and trauma patients. You will abstract patient trajectories, verify information, and enter data into the Montana Trauma Registry using ICD-10-CM, AIS, and related coding.

The role requires coding certifications, ability to work under deadlines, and adherence to licensing and institutional policies. Non-exempt, wage starts at $25.54 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completion of trauma registry course required or obtained upon hire.
• AIS Coding Certification required within one year of hire.
• ICD 10 course completion required within six months of hire.
• CAISS certification within three years of hire preferred.
• CSTR certification within five years of hire preferred.
• Medical background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive, accurate data relating to trauma patients by abstracting all trajectories of care.
• Verify & update all information compiled & enter data into the Montana Trauma Registry.
• Perform coding of injuries, procedures & causes using ICD-10CM, AIS codes and related references.
• Complete Injury Severity Scale (ISS) calculations and other required metrics.
• Ensure timely data abstraction, entry and management for patients meeting Montana Trauma Registry criteria.
• Follow all licensing board or agency requirements and Benefis Health System policies.

Skills

Data abstraction

Attention to detail

Pressure tolerance

Education

Trauma registry course

AIS Coding Certification

ICD-10 Course

CAISS Certification

CSTR Certification

Medical background

Job description

Benefis Health System in Montana seeks a Trauma Registry Data Abstractor and Coder to ensure complete and accurate data collection for injured and trauma patients. You will abstract patient trajectories, verify information, and enter data into the Montana Trauma Registry using ICD-10-CM, AIS, and related coding.

The role requires coding certifications, ability to work under deadlines, and adherence to licensing and institutional policies. Non-exempt, wage starts at $25.54 per hour.