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ACDIS provides the resources you need to become a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) for a variety of specialized disciplines including education in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, medical coding guidelines, and more. CCDS certification starts here.
The Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential was developed through academically rigorous and ethically sound processes that meet all industry standards.
The Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) examination is designed to test an applicant's ability to recall documentation and coding guidelines and industry regulations pertaining to clinical documentation improvement and apply that knowledge to real-life scenarios clinical documentation specialists face every day.
ACDIS developed the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O) to provide a trusted baseline of competency for CDI in the outpatient setting, which includes physician practices, hospital clinics, and the emergency department, among other settings.
How to apply for the CCDS exam Understand the program and its requirements The other sections on this website, including the Exam Candidate Handbook, provide specific and detailed information about the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential and its requirements.
The Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential was developed through academically rigorous and ethically sound processes that meet all industry standards.
The mission of the CCDS and CCDS-O credentials is to elevate the professional standing of clinical documentation specialists. The program draws from experienced clinical documentation specialists in the field to establish criteria for competency in the broad and multidisciplinary bodies of knowledge clinical documentation specialists must know.
The recertification process for the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) ensures that clinical documentation integrity professionals stay abreast of changing government and private-payer regulations, documentation and coding requirements, and important developments in the field of CDI.
Candidates for the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) designation must meet educational and work experience requirements. To read a complete breakdown of the requirements, download the Exam Candidate Handbook by clicking here.
The ACDIS CDI Apprenticeship has also been designed as a pathway to future Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) designation. Candidates interested in obtaining the CCDS credential must fulfill prerequisites, including at least two years of experience in clinical documentation improvement.