Trauma Registry Specialist — ICD-10 & AIS Coding

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a Trauma Registry Specialist to identify cases, abstract data from medical records and prehospital data sources, and assign ICD-10 diagnoses and AIS scores. You will ensure accurate, timely reporting to the trauma registry and national databases while supporting performance improvement initiatives.

The role requires CAISS or CTSR certification within 6 months of hire, strong MS Office skills, and experience in trauma registry coding and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of trauma registry work or five (5) years of medical data abstraction/coding.
• Proficient with Windows-based systems and MS Office applications (email, Word, Excel).
• Expert with ICD-10 and Abbreviated Injury Scoring. Very strong data accuracy.
• Experience in data analysis, reporting, and coordinating with PI initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify reportable injuries and abstract data from patient records for the trauma registry.
• Code injuries using ICD-10 and AIS and enter data into the registry.
• Maintain ≥95% accuracy and timely submission to state/national databases.
• Support trauma performance improvement activities and generate ad hoc reports.
• Orient new staff and serve as a resource on abstraction and coding.

Skills

Trauma registry experience

Medical data abstraction

MS Office proficiency

ICD-10 knowledge

AIS scoring

Analytical skills

Medical terminology

Data reporting

Education

Associate degree in healthcare/medical records coding

ICD-10 coding courses

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

EMR/trauma registry databases

Job description

VCU Health is seeking a Trauma Registry Specialist to identify cases, abstract data from medical records and prehospital data sources, and assign ICD-10 diagnoses and AIS scores. You will ensure accurate, timely reporting to the trauma registry and national databases while supporting performance improvement initiatives.

The role requires CAISS or CTSR certification within 6 months of hire, strong MS Office skills, and experience in trauma registry coding and data analysis.