CCDS — ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist

IntermediateActiveEstablished
Issuer
ACDIS (HCPro)
Industry
Healthcare IT & Health Informatics
Domain
Coding, Billing & CDI
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$380 — verified 2026-09-25

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: Currently employed as a CDI specialist and: RN/RHIA/RHIT/MD/DO + 2 yrs inpatient CDI; or allied-health associate degree + 3 yrs; or A&P/terminology coursework or CCS/CCS-P + 3 yrs

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 2 years, 30 CEU credits per cycle, $225 renewal fee. Renew by cpe.

30 CDI CEUs every 2 years (40 if holding CCDS + CCDS-O); fee USD 225 non-member / 125 member

Recognition

Inpatient CDI specialist credential; widely requested for CDI roles

Related certifications

Career paths that include CCDS

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