ABOUT:

Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioners (CDIP^®) are leaders in clinical documentation integrity, ensuring accuracy and quality in patient records. With expertise in healthcare documentation, CDIP^® holders play vital roles in enhancing patient care and serving as models in the health information community. Healthcare professionals benefit from CDIP^® certification, showcasing their skills in medical coding and documentation. CDIP^® certification signifies a commitment to excellence, improving healthcare quality and patient outcomes.

CERTIFICATION BODY: AHIMA^® – American Health Information Management Association

LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

• Health and Medical Coding Systems Implementation: Utilize systems like ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for accurate reporting of records, diagnoses, and care quality.
• Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals: Work closely with physicians and healthcare teams to guarantee the precision, reliability, and quality of clinical information.
• Utilization of Computer Software and Databases: Employ computer software and clinical databases to access and update medical data efficiently.
• Thorough Review of Patient Charts: Conduct comprehensive reviews of patient charts and both inpatient and outpatient medical information to ensure accuracy.
• Documentation Procedure Reporting and Compliance: Report on health documentation procedures and ensure adherence to coding compliance standards for regulatory requirements.

EXAM INFORMATION:

• Test Structure: Consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with 130 scored test questions.
• Question Types: Covers recall, application, and analysis, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of knowledge and skills.
• Duration: Candidates have 3 hours to complete the examination.
• Passing Score: A minimum score of 300 out of 150 is required to pass.
• Test Format: Conducted via Computer Based Test (CBT), providing a convenient and efficient assessment platform.

RE CERTIFICATION:

• Renewal Requirement: CDIP^® credential must be renewed every two years.
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Renewal achieved by earning 30 CEUs within the two-year period.
• Maintenance of Credential: Ensures up-to-date knowledge and skills in clinical documentation integrity.
• Commitment to Excellence: Demonstrates dedication to professional development and quality improvement in healthcare documentation practices.