Description:

Step into one of the most in-demand and rewarding roles in healthcare with Epical Health’s CDI Academy — a comprehensive, beginner-friendly training program designed to prepare nurses, doctors, coders, and international medical graduates (IMGs) for successful careers in Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI).

Whether you’re looking to transition from bedside care, break into the U.S. healthcare workforce, or expand your career options, this course gives you everything you need to confidently pursue AHIMA’s CDIP or ACDIS’s CCDS certification — and qualify for high-paying remote or hybrid CDI roles across the country.

Learn the fundamentals of clinical documentation, medical coding, DRG systems, query writing, and real-world CDI workflows — all from the comfort of your home and at your own pace.

Key Highlights:

✅ An 8-week program designed to fit around your schedule with evening and weekend classes

✅ 100% Online & Self-Paced

✅ No Prior CDI Experience Required

✅ Covers AHIMA (CDIP) & ACDIS (CCDS) Certification Prep

✅ Designed for Healthcare professionals like; Nurses, Doctors, IMGs, HIM and Coders

✅ Learn DRGs, Query Best Practices, Medical Necessity & More

✅ Real-World CDI Case Studies & Documentation Scenarios

✅ Resume & Interview Coaching

✅ Certificate of Completion 

✅ Built by Experienced CDI Professionals & Physician Advisors

 

What you will learn:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

 

Clinical Documentation & Coding Mastery

• Understand the fundamentals of Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
• Identify and apply key ICD-10-CM coding guidelines relevant to inpatient care
• Explain the role of documentation in DRG assignment and hospital reimbursement

Real-World CDI Application

• Analyze documentation for completeness, accuracy, and specificity
• Recognize and query for clinical indicators and missing diagnoses
• Apply query writing best practices in alignment with AHIMA/ACDIS standards
• Use case scenarios and documentation reviews to practice real CDI workflows

Certification & Career Preparation

• Prepare for AHIMA’s CDIP and/or ACDIS’s CCDS certification exams
• Understand the structure and domains covered on each exam
• Learn how to meet eligibility requirements and apply successfully
• Receive a Certificate of Completion from Epical Health