Trauma Registry Specialist - Data Quality & Coding

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Trauma Registrar to support adult and pediatric trauma programs and verification efforts for Level 1 status. You will identify cases, abstract data from EHRs and other sources, and assign ICD-10 and AIS codes for procedures, comorbidities and complications.

Responsibilities include daily chart reviews, entering data into the registry, reporting quality issues to the supervisor, and supporting performance improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree including two semesters of medical terminology and Anatomy/Physiology.
• Work experience in medical data abstracting or coding is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily chart reviews and assigns ICD-10 and other specialized codes.
• Interprets medical information and enters data into the registry.
• Maintains data quality and adheres to data management protocols.
• Supports performance improvement activities and reports to supervisor.

Skills

MS Office

Medical data abstracting

Medical terminology

ICD-10 coding basics

Education

Associate's Degree including medical terminology and Anatomy/Physiology or medical records coding

ICD-10 coding courses (preferred)

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems is seeking a Trauma Registrar to support adult and pediatric trauma programs and verification efforts for Level 1 status. You will identify cases, abstract data from EHRs and other sources, and assign ICD-10 and AIS codes for procedures, comorbidities and complications.

Responsibilities include daily chart reviews, entering data into the registry, reporting quality issues to the supervisor, and supporting performance improvement activities.