Career Details

Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist

Description

Clinical documentation specialists understand a wide range of specialized disciplines, including education in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology; knowledge of official medical coding guidelines, CMS, and private payer regulations related to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System; an ability to analyze and interpret medical record documentation and formulate appropriate physician queries; and an ability to benchmark and analyze clinical documentation program performance. The Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential provides a mark of distinction for this unique profession. Applicants who pass the certifying exam receive the designation.

Certifying Organization

Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner

Certifying Organization

American Health Information Management Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient

Certifying Organization

Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

ACDIS CDI Apprenticeship

Certifying Organization

Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists

Type

A - Core

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