PT Retrospective Query Writer

April 27, 2026 Auto Import

Retrospective Query Writer, Part-Time Department: CDI Services, Query Writing Location: United States (Remote) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt People Leader: No Travel: 0% Summary Company Summary Accuity partners with hospitals and health systems through a technology-enabled, physician-led model that improves clinical documentation integrity, coding accuracy, reimbursement optimization, and quality outcomes. Job Summary The Part-Time Retrospective CDI Specialist conducts detailed post-discharge reviews of inpatient medical records to ensure accurate, complete, and compliant clinical documentation. This role supports coding accuracy, appropriate reimbursement, and quality reporting by identifying documentation gaps and collaborating with internal teams to drive consistency and improvement. Work Schedule Requirements <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Minimum commitment of 8 hours per week, with the opportunity to work up to 16 hours per week</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Required: At least 8 hours worked on weekends</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Optional additional hours may be completed as:</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">An additional 8 hours on weekends, or</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Two 4-hour evening shifts (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM) during the week</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">This is an hourly, part-time position and is not eligible for benefits or paid time off</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Training schedule is flexible and may include a combination of weekend and weekday sessions</li> </ul> Responsibilities Core Duties <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Perform retrospective reviews of inpatient medical records to evaluate documentation accuracy, completeness, and compliance</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Identify opportunities to improve documentation related to severity of illness (SOI), risk of mortality (ROM), and accurate code assignment</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Ensure alignment with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines, DRG methodologies, and regulatory requirements</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Apply critical thinking to assess clinical documentation and identify inconsistencies or gaps</li> </ul> Cross-Functional Collaboration <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Partner with coding, CDI, and quality teams to support standardized documentation practices</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Communicate findings and trends to internal stakeholders to support continuous improvement</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Provide feedback and education based on retrospective review outcomes.</li> </ul> Operational Excellence <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Meet established productivity and quality benchmarks defined by leadership</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Maintain accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in review completion</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Adhere to internal workflows, tools, and documentation standards in a fully remote environment.</li> </ul> Compliance and Quality <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Ensure all reviews meet regulatory, compliance, and audit standards</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Support organizational readiness for audits and external reviews through accurate documentation</li> </ul> Other Duties as Assigned Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support departmental and organizational objectives Qualifications Education and Credentials <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">At least one of the following required: CCDS, CDIP, RHIT, RHIA, RN, or equivalent credential</li> </ul> Experience <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Minimum of 3 years of CDI, coding, or clinical experience, preferably in an inpatient setting</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Demonstrated knowledge of ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines and DRG methodology</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Experience performing retrospective CDI reviews strongly preferred</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Familiarity with clinical documentation standards, reimbursement methodologies, and quality metrics</li> </ul> Core Competencies <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex clinical information</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Effective written and verbal communication skills in a remote work environment</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Ability to manage time independently and meet productivity expectations in a part-time structure</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Collaboration and partnership mindset when working with cross-functional teams</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Adaptability and comfort working within evolving guidelines and priorities</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; text-indent: 24px;">Accountability for quality, compliance, and performance outcomes</li> </ul> Disclaimer <ol style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0px;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Physical Requirements: The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. Unless otherwise indicated, Accuity positions require interaction with people and technology while either sitting or standing. Employees must be able to communicate via phone, email, etc. and sit for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical effort and exposure to physical risk are limited to that of an office role / environment.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 0px; line-height: normal; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;">Position and Employment Statement: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from a job and to assign other duties as necessary and at any time. All positions at Accuity Delivery Systems, LLC, are at-will employment, and a position description is not a guarantee of a job or of job responsibilities.</li> </ol>While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from a job and to assign other duties as necessary and at any time. All positions at Accuity are at-will employment, and a position description is not a guarantee of a job or of job responsibilities.

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