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How much do trauma abstractor jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for trauma abstractor in the United States is $51.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $60.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trauma abstractor?

A Trauma Abstractor collects, reviews, and analyzes patient data from medical records related to traumatic injuries. They ensure accurate and complete documentation in trauma registries, which helps hospitals improve patient care and meet reporting requirements. This role requires knowledge of medical terminology, coding systems, and data entry. Trauma Abstractors work closely with healthcare providers and registrars to maintain compliance with national and state trauma standards.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a trauma abstractor?

To thrive as a Trauma Abstractor, you need a strong background in medical terminology, anatomy, and data abstraction, typically supported by a health information management degree or relevant clinical experience. Familiarity with trauma registry software (such as Collector or DI), ICD coding, and certifications like Certified Specialist in Trauma Registry (CSTR) are commonly required. Meticulous attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help individuals succeed in this role. These skills and qualifications ensure the accurate collection and reporting of trauma data, ultimately supporting quality improvement and patient care within healthcare organizations.

What challenges do trauma abstractors face and how can they be managed?

Trauma Abstractors often encounter challenges such as handling large volumes of complex patient records, navigating incomplete or inconsistent documentation, and meeting tight reporting deadlines. Staying organized and developing efficient workflows can help manage these demands, while ongoing education and close collaboration with clinical staff improve data accuracy. Many employers offer support through regular team meetings, access to coding resources, and training opportunities. Overcoming these challenges not only ensures data integrity but also contributes to meaningful improvements in trauma care and hospital performance.

How to become a trauma abstractor?

To become a trauma abstractor, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with experience in medical record review or coding. Certification in medical coding or health information management, such as AHIMA or AAPC credentials, can enhance job prospects. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with trauma protocols and electronic health record systems are also important.
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Infographic showing various Trauma Abstractor job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 63% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 36% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,028 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Chart Abstractor - Level I

New York, NY • On-site

NYC Health Hospitals
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees

$98K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago


NYC Health + Hospitals rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region's only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi's Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
Hours per week: 20
Work Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under direction, provides ongoing System-wide medical record reviews/data abstraction and participates in the data validation process for quality of care indicators, as defined by regulatory agencies and quality programs. Ensures optimal utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals, health care settings, and all relevant regulatory policies, procedures, and standards of care for better outcomes and improved patient experience. May be required to train or orient new members of the team. All personnel perform related work.
Under supervision, performs assigned duties related to abstracting, reporting, validating, and analyzing specified quality measure data, as well as identifying potential opportunities for improvement.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Performs chart abstraction, clinical data compilation and analysis to generate reports and view System-wide trends to share with quality and clinical leads at the health care setting and System-level.
2. Conducts clinical data validation review for electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs) and internal quality assurance activities to ensure data accuracy and consistency across all data measures.
3. Maintains, coordinates, and monitors clinical data collection and analysis on performance improvement opportunities, patient safety and compliance issues related to quality core measures; assists in the development of standardized processes to efficiently collect and analyze data.
4. Acts as a liaison by providing feedback to and collaborating regularly with multiple stakeholders at the health care setting and System-level, including but not limited to Clinical Council physicians, Nursing leaders and Department and unit staff, and other stakeholders.
5. Conducts concurrent chart reviews for programs requiring time-sensitive data abstraction, including but not limited to sepsis; provides close to real-time feedback to clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.
6. Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into program database portals, and meets the caseload accrual requirement protocol.
7. Participates in clinical audits conducted by regulatory agencies and governing bodies. Interacts with regulatory agencies for clarification and interpretation of applicable regulations.
8. Conducts literature review of Patient Safety and Performance Improvement processes and communicates appropriate information to the designated quality and health care setting department staff on current regulations and new developments and trends.
9. Works with clinical, site level quality and other appropriate staff to assist with timely and accurate clinical data submission and developing strategies and corrective actions to enhance continuous compliance with measures.
10. Performs other related work, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
For Appointment to Assignment Level I:
1. A valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED); and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of chart abstraction experience or two (2) years
of medical records review or utilization and case management experience; or
2. Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) issued
by the NYSED; and one (1) year of experience, as described in "1" above; or
3. Valid New York State license and current registration to practice as a Physician Assistant (PA) issued by
the NYSED; and one (1) years of experience, as described in "1" above; or
4. Successful completion of education that leads to a clinical degree; and one (1) of experience, as described
in "1" above.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs

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