Why Study with PlanetCert?
The Latest Questions
Practice questions and exam topics aligned with the current exam objectives.
Detailed Explanations
Go beyond the answer. Master the material with comprehensive learning and professional explanations for every concept.
AI-Powered Insights
Personalized preparation guidance that adapts to your performance and identifies weak spots automatically.
Exam Information
Official specifications published by AHIMA
Exam Format
Registration
Validity
CDIP Exam Topics and Domains
CDIP is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with ICD-10-CM, Query Management Systems, AHIMA Practice Briefs, CDI Software, and more.
Clinical Coding Practice
Reference Resources and Code Assignment
Use reference resources for code assignment
Principal and Secondary Diagnoses Identification
Identify the principal and secondary diagnoses in order to accurately reflect the patient's hospital course
Code Assignment and Sequencing
Assign and sequence diagnosis and procedure codes
Coding Conventions and Guidelines
Apply coding conventions and guidelines related to diagnosis and procedure codes
DRG Assignment and Reconciliation
Understand the assignment of the working and final DRG
Collaboration with Coding/HIM Staff
Communicate with the coding/HIM staff to resolve discrepancies between the working and final DRGs, and to ensure coding and reimbursement updates are incorporated into practice
Education and Leadership Development
CDI Program Promotion
Promote CDI efforts throughout the organization and health system, including administration
Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration
Create and nurture working relationships to support collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams
Documentation Improvement Projects
Develop documentation improvement projects
Physician Champion Engagement
Collaborate with physician champions to promote CDI initiatives
CDI Policies and Procedures
- Develop CDI policies and procedures in accordance with AHIMA practice briefs
- Determine facility requirements for documentation of query responses in the record to establish official policy and procedures related to CDI query activities
- Recognize a chain of command for resolving unanswered queries
Educational Program Development
Facilitate clinical documentation integrity by identifying educational topics and delivery methods for effective learning for an audience
Documentation and Coding Implications
Articulate the implications of accurate documentation and coding with respect to research, public health reporting, case management, and reimbursement
Record Review & Document Clarification
Clinical Documentation Comprehension
Demonstrate comprehension of clinical documentation in health records
Case Prioritization
Identify and prioritize cases as part of the CDI review process
Documentation Gap Identification
Identify gaps in documentation that may impact patient quality of care, code assignment, or reimbursement
Query Development Best Practices
Apply industry current best practices pertaining to query development and query processes
Provider Query Response Strategies
Identify strategies for obtaining query responses from providers and ensure provider query response is documented in the health record
Provider Interaction
Interact with providers to clarify documentation opportunities within the health record
Post-Discharge Query Opportunities
Identify post-discharge query opportunities
CDI Metrics & Statistics
Dashboard Metrics and Performance Monitoring
Identify common dashboard metrics and monitor CDI departmental performance
Quality Audits
Perform quality audits of CDI content to ensure compliance with institutional policies & procedures or national guidelines
Physician Query Metrics
Track metrics and interpret trends related to the physician query process
Physician Benchmarking
Track and interpret data for physician benchmarking and trending
External Benchmarking
Compare institution with external institutional benchmarks
Key Performance Indicators
Identify common key performance metrics for CDI professionals
Workflow Optimization
Use CDI data to adjust departmental workflow
Compliance
AHIMA and Industry Ethical Standards
Apply AHIMA and other industry standards in support of ethical CDI best practices
Regulatory Environment Monitoring
Monitor changes in the regulatory environment applicable to CDI activities to maintain compliance with all applicable agencies
Technology Risks
Identify risks associated with technology
Clinical Validation
Understand and appropriately use clinical validation queries
Second Level Reviews
Identify situations when second level reviews are appropriate
Query Compliance
Identify and address non-compliant queries as part of a CDI workflow
Query Retention and Compliance Risk
Apply policies regarding various stages of the query process and time frames, including retention of queries, to avoid compliance risk
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CDIP earns the CDIP certification. It sits in the Clinical Documentation Improvement track.
Practice with Precision
The PlanetCert Simulator mirrors the real exam environment with authentic questions and timed pressure.
How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for CDIP.
What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-06-01
- Artificial Intelligence in CDI Machine Learning 2024 Growing emphasis on technology risks and validation in Domain 5 • Release date: 2024-01-01
- Computer-Assisted Coding (CAC) NLP-powered systems Domain 5 - Technology risks and validation requirements • Release date: Ongoing evolution
- Cloud-based CDI Platforms SaaS solutions Workflow optimization and metrics tracking (Domain 4) • Release date: 2023-2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by CDI Specialists and Clinical Documentation Specialists.
- Minimum 2 years clinical documentation integrity experience
- Coursework in medical terminology
- Coursework in anatomy and physiology
- Coursework in pathophysiology
- Coursework in pharmacology
- Experience with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding
- Experience with MS-DRG methodology
- Familiarity with EHR systems