Skim the whole map before walking the trail. In 2026, successful CDIP candidates start with the full AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner outline and the 140 practice questions from TestPassKing, then drill the difficult points they marked along the way.
AHIMA CDIP Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner (CDIP®) Exam |
| Exam Number: | CDIP |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Computer-based, Multiple-choice, Scored + Pretest items |
| Exam Price: | $259 (AHIMA members), $329 (non-members) |
| Passing Score: | 300 (scaled score) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 130–150 (106 scored, 34 pretest) |
| Related Certifications: | RHIT RHIA CHPS CCS CCS-P CHDA |
| Recommended Training: | Official CDIP Preparation Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling AHIMA CDIP Application |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers or remote proctored via OnVUE |
| Pre Condition: | Meet one requirement: Associate's degree or higher; CAHIIM-approved HIM post-baccalaureate certificate; or hold active CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA credential. Recommended: 2+ years CDI experience, coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ahima.org/certification-careers/certification-exams/cdip/ |
AHIMA CDIP Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: CDI Metrics & Statistics | 14–18% | - DRG comparison and denial analysis - Benchmarking and reporting - Quality audits and compliance monitoring - Query response and volume tracking |
| Topic 2: Compliance | 4–8% | - AHIMA standards and regulatory requirements - Legal and ethical documentation practices - Fraud and abuse prevention - Compliance monitoring and reporting |
| Topic 3: Clinical Coding Practice | 22–26% | - Coding software and reference resources - DRG, CPT, and HCPCS code assignment - Payer requirements and reimbursement models - ICD-10-CM/PCS coding conventions and guidelines - Principal and secondary diagnosis identification |
| Topic 4: Research & Education | 11–15% | - Best practice research and implementation - Regulatory and guideline updates - Provider and staff education - Documentation improvement training materials |
| Topic 5: Record Review & Document Clarification | 24–28% | - Identify documentation gaps and specificity issues - Compliance with query standards - POA, HAC, SOI, ROM clarification - Query tracking and follow-up - Ethical provider query development |
| Topic 6: Leadership | 17–22% | - Interdisciplinary collaboration - Policy and procedure creation - CDI program development and promotion - Provider engagement and communication |
CDIP (AHIMA) Exam: Questions, Answered Honestly
AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner is an official AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) exam, catalogued under exam code CDIP. Passing it awards the Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner certification at the Specialist level. It also connects with CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CHDA, CHPS. It is built for candidates with ambitious aims, and the credential it grants is recognized accordingly.
AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner spans 6 official domains, led by Leadership (17–22%), Research & Education (11–15%), and Clinical Coding Practice (22–26%). The complete outline sits above; before getting down to business, look through the whole contents quickly so every later practice session has context.
The AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner exam presents 130–150 (106 scored, 34 pretest) questions within 180 minutes. A practical tip from successful candidates: mark the most difficult questions during practice, exchange notes on them with friends, and repeat them until they stop being difficult. The TestPassKing engine makes that loop fast, and the clock stops being a threat.
Passing AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner requires 300 (scaled score), and official registration costs $259 (AHIMA members), $329 (non-members). Retakes bill the full $259 (AHIMA members), $329 (non-members) again, so verify readiness before booking: when your TestPassKing practice scores clear the requirement repeatedly, including on questions you once marked as difficult, you are ready.
Meet one requirement: Associate's degree or higher; CAHIIM-approved HIM post-baccalaureate certificate; or hold active CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, or RHIA credential. Recommended: 2+ years CDI experience, coursework in medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology
Requirements change from time to time, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner registration is handled through the official channels below.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers or remote proctored via OnVUE.
AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) recommends the following training for AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner candidates.
Combine any training with the 140 practice questions in the TestPassKing CDIP package; one or two focused days of repeated practice after a course is often what locks the knowledge in.
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AHIMA Certified Documentation Integrity Practitioner Sample Questions:
Which of the following criteria for clinical documentation means the content of the record is trustworthy, safe, and yielding the same result when repeated?
- A. Reliable
- B. Legible
- C. Complete
- D. Precise
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Automated registration entries that generate erroneous patient identification-possibly leading to patient safety and quality of care issues, enabling fraudulent activity involving patient identity theft, or providing unjustified care for profit-is an example of a potential breach of:
- A. Auditing integrity
- B. Authorship integrity
- C. Patient identification and demographic accuracy
- D. Documentation integrity
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Which of the following is an example of a hospital-acquired condition when not present on admission?
- A. Pressure ulcer stage II
- B. Iatrogenic pneumothorax with lung biopsy
- C. Iatrogenic pneumothorax with venous catheterization
- D. Pressure ulcer stage III
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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The correct coding for insertion of a dialysis catheter into the right internal jugular vein with the tip ending in the cavoatrial junction is
- A. 05HP33Z Insertion of infusion device into right external jugular vein, percutaneous approach
- B. 05HM33Z Insertion of infusion device into right internal jugular vein, percutaneous approach
- C. 02H633Z Insertion of infusion device into right atrium, percutaneous approach
- D. 02HV33Z Insertion of infusion device into superior vena cava, percutaneous approach
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Review the following query to determine if it is compliant:
Dr. Jones, this patient had a sodium level of 126 on admission and was started on a 0.9% saline IV. Can you indicate what condition is being treated?
Dehydration
Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia
Chronic kidney disease (indicate stage)
Other (please specify)
- A. No, query is noncompliant as it does not provide the option of "unable to determine".
- B. Yes, query is compliant as it provides clinical indicators and several options for response.
- C. No, query is noncompliant as one of the multiple-choice options is clinically irrelevant.
- D. Yes, query is compliant as it offers the minimum number of multiple-choice answers ..
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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