CCDS recertification web pages up
Hi ACDIS members, for those who have achieved their Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification, please note that we now have informational web pages up regarding recertification. You can find them by clicking on our certification tab, and then clicking the recertification link in the upper right-hand corner of the page. I’ve also included a direct link here.
Recertification occurs every two years from the date on which you passed the CCDS exam, and is accomplished by submitting 20 CEUs and a certification maintenance fee. Recertification is critical because it ensures that you stay up to date on the latest regulatory updates, trends, and updates to this ever-changing profession. We will accept all CEUs relevant to the profession (i.e., attending AHIMA, case management, or other related conferences, submitting nursing CEUs, attending inpatient coding seminars, etc.).
More information on the type of CEUs we will accept, and on calculating your CEUs, can be found on our recertification pages.
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact me.
Thanks,
Brian
About the Author: Brian Murphy, CPC, is director of the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS). Brian is also an executive editor in the revenue cycle division of ACDIS’ parent company HCPro, Inc.
Sharon Cole | Aug 27, 2009 | Reply
I enjoyed the conference call today and was excited to hear that the CCDS recertification information page was there. I immediately downloaded the CEU submission form to my laptop for easy recording of my CEUs!
Dana Beaver-Lewis | Jan 4, 2010 | Reply
Anyone who have taken the ACDIS exam, any sugguestion?