Laura Monahan

Laura J. Monahan, CHIM, CCCS, is a health information professional with more than 16 years of experience in health information management, coding and classification, and healthcare data. She currently works as a Trauma Data Analyst with Fraser Health in New Westminster, British Columbia.

Laura has extensive experience in Discharge Abstract Database (DAD) coding within tertiary healthcare facilities and has worked in health information roles across multiple Canadian provinces. Her professional experience includes coding and classification positions with Nova Scotia Health Authority and Alberta Health Services, as well as health information processing leadership roles with Interior Health in British Columbia. Prior to joining Fraser Health, she served as Professional Practice Leader for Health Information Processing with Interior Health.

Laura completed the Health Information Management Program at New Brunswick Community College in 2008 and holds the Certified in Health Information Management (CHIM) and Certified Coding Classification Specialist (CCCS) designations. Her areas of experience include interpreting clinical source documentation, applying Canadian Coding Standards, and assigning ICD-10-CA and CCI codes.