Certifications
The Beta period for the CDIP exam will start on June 1, 2023. Beta exam results will only be provided following the examination review and determination of the passing standard. The time between the end of the examination administration period and the release of scores to candidates will be up to ten weeks. Please do not contact AHIMA or Pearson VUE during this time. All Beta candidates will receive an email notification when their results are ready.
For a limited time, the CDIP will be offered at a discounted rate of $179.00, that’s a savings up to 31% for members and 45% for non-members. To receive the discount, you must schedule and take your exam between June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023.
It is important to note you will NOT be given the full 120 days eligibility exam period if you choose to purchase the exam at the discounted rate. Extension requests will not be granted for exams purchased at the discounted rate. Discounts cannot be applied to CDIP exam purchased retroactively.
Promo code is for ONE single attempt. To obtain your discounted rate, please use the promo code CDI SUMMER when checking out.
Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP®)
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Organizations value clinical documentation integrity (CDI) competencies in health information professionals, nurses, and physicians. Individuals earning the CDIP credential demonstrate expertise in clinical documentation within patient health records. Both employers and colleagues view CDIP holders as role models within the broader health information community. |
For a limited time, the CDIP will be offered at a discounted rate of $179.00, that’s a savings up to 31% for members and 45% for non-members. To receive the discount, you must schedule and take your exam between June 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023.
It is important to note you will NOT be given the full 120 days eligibility exam period if you choose to purchase the exam at the discounted rate. Extension requests will not be granted for exams purchased at the discounted rate. Discounts cannot be applied to CDIP exam purchased retroactively.
Promo code is for ONE single attempt. To obtain your discounted rate, please use the promo code CDI SUMMER when checking out.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following eligibility requirements to sit for the CDIP® examination:
- Hold an associate’s degree or higher; or
- Hold a CCS®, CCS-P®, RHIT®, or RHIA® credential
While not required, the following are recommended:
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical documentation integrity experience
- Associate’s degree or higher in a health care or allied health care discipline
- Completion of coursework in the following topics:
- Medical terminology
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
Be Prepared for the Exam
Our optional Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP®) Preparation Course guides you through the content that you may see on the certification exam. Dive into the five online lessons at your own pace in the evening, during your lunch hour, or whenever you prefer to study. At the end, take a quick practice exam to gauge whether you’re ready for the test.
Apply for the Exam
Apply to take the Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP®) exam.
- Non-member price: $329 (Learn more about the benefits of AHIMA membership.)
- Member price: $259
About the CDIP® Exam
Certified Professionals and Pass Rates
As of 12/31/2022, there were 2,331 certified CDIP® professionals.
|
Year |
Exam |
# First Time Testers |
Pass Rate First Time Testers |
|
2022* |
CDIP |
334 |
63% |
|
2021* |
CDIP |
303 |
62% |
|
2020* |
CDIP |
274 |
61% |
*U.S. and Canada results only
Exam Specifications
The CDIP® is a timed exam. Candidates have three hours to complete the exam. The total number of questions on the exam is 140. There are 106 scored items and 34 pretest items. The exam is given in a computer-based format.
AHIMA exams contain a variety of questions or item types that require you to use your knowledge, skills, and/or experience to select the best answer. Each exam includes scored questions and pretest questions randomly distributed throughout the exam. Pretest questions are for data collection purpose and they do not count towards candidate's score.
The passing score for the CDIP is 300.
Competencies for CDIPs fall into domains. Each domain accounts for a specific percentage of the total questions on the certification exam. See the Exam Content Outline for greater detail.
Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP®) Previous Exam Content Outline Effective through 05/31/2023
Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP®) 2023 Exam Content Outline Effective 06/01/2023
In 2022, the American Health Information Management Association® (AHIMA) began a job task analysis for the Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP®) professional certification. The purpose of the current job analysis study was to validate the current tasks that are in the content outline for the CDIP program as well as identify additional tasks that may be required for CDIPs in their current role. The result of the CDIP job task analysis study resulted in an updated Content Outline to ensure the most current state of practice is being tested in the examination. You can look at the new CDIP Content Outline below as well as a “CDIP 2023 Content Outline Crosswalk” that shows and highlights the changes between the previous Content Outline and the new one.