Exam Code: CCDS-O
Exam Name: Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient
Certification Provider: ACDIS
Corresponding Certification: Clinical Documentation Specialist

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ACDIS CCDS-O Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	ACDIS
Exam Name:	Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O) Exam
Exam Number:	CCDS-O
Available Languages:	English
Exam Price:	$280 (ACDIS members), $380 (non-members), +$100 international fee
Passing Score:	85 out of 120 scored questions
Related Certifications:	Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)
Real Exam Qty:	140 (120 scored, 20 unscored)
Certificate Validity Period:	2 years
Exam Format:	Remotely proctored or test center delivery, Computer-based, Multiple-choice questions
Exam Duration:	150 minutes
Recommended Training:	CCDS-O Official Study Guide CCDS-O Exam Candidate Handbook
Exam Registration:	ACDIS Certification Application Prometric Scheduling
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Exam Way:	Computer-based testing at Prometric centers or remote proctoring via ProProctor
Pre Condition:	RN, MD, DO, or HIM/coding certification (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CRC, COC) + 2 years outpatient CDI experience; OR 1 year outpatient + 1 year inpatient CDI experience; minimum 2,000 hours per year
Official Syllabus URL:	https://acdis.org/certification/ccds-o

ACDIS CCDS-O Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Healthcare Regulations, Reimbursement, and Documentation Requirements	35%	- Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) - Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OCG) for ICD-10-CM 1. Coding guidelines for all ICD-10-CM chapters 2. Core concepts of first-listed diagnosis - Provider coding and billing: CPT, Evaluation and Management (E/M), Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - Alternative payment models: ACO, MSSP, MACRA/MIPS
Topic 2: Clinical Conditions, Pathophysiology, and Chart Review	20%	- Clinical indicators, diagnostic tests, medications, and documentation triggers - Disease processes across all body systems and documentation relevance - Differentiating acute vs chronic, active vs historical conditions
Topic 3: CDI Program Concepts, Queries, and Quality	20%	- CDI metrics: query rates, capture rates, quality scores, denial prevention - Compliant query development: principles, structure, and non-leading language - Problem list maintenance, provider education, and program operations - Regulatory compliance: HIPAA, OIG work plan, confidentiality
Topic 4: Risk Adjustment Models and Documentation Impact	25%	- Hierarchies, disease interactions, and compliant HCC reporting - Medicare Advantage payment structure and documentation requirements - RADV audit concepts and documentation compliance - CMS-HCC model fundamentals and RAF scoring

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Where do I sign up for the CCDS-O exam itself?

Registration goes through the official channel: ACDIS Certification Application Prometric Scheduling Set up your account, select a test center or an online-proctored appointment, and pay the exam fee to lock in your date.

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Do I need any prior certification before taking CCDS-O?

RN, MD, DO, or HIM/coding certification (RHIA, RHIT, CCS, CPC, CRC, COC) + 2 years outpatient CDI experience; OR 1 year outpatient + 1 year inpatient CDI experience; minimum 2,000 hours per year

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What score passes the CCDS-O exam, and what is the fee?

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How is the CCDS-O exam content distributed across topics?

The official ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient outline weights its domains roughly like this:

CDI Program Concepts, Queries, and Quality (20%)
Clinical Conditions, Pathophysiology, and Chart Review (20%)
Risk Adjustment Models and Documentation Impact (25%)

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Question #1

PCP notes describe the presence of atrial fibrillation for 10 days. Atenolol, sotalol and rivaroxaban are ordered. Possible ablation is discussed. Identify the type of atrial fibrillation described in this clinical scenario.

A. Chronic
B. Paroxysmal
C. Persistent
D. Permanent

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Correct Answer: C 🗳️