The Certified Documentation Expert Inpatient (CDEI) is a professional certification offered by American Academy of Professional Coders that evaluates inpatient documentation, coding, and compliance-related competencies. The AAPC CDEI exam is generally pursued by inpatient coding professionals, clinical documentation improvement professionals, and documentation review professionals working in inpatient healthcare documentation and coding environments.
This FAQ explains the exam’s structure, difficulty, preparation approach, ethics, and coding-focused expectations.
Key exam facts include:
- Exam code: CDEI
- Questions: 100
- Duration: 240 minutes
- Passing score: 70 percent
- Delivery: Testing center exam and live remote proctored electronic exam
AAPC CDEI — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This FAQ section summarizes key aspects of the AAPC CDEI exam, including format, difficulty, and preparation. For official eligibility, policies, and updates, visit the AAPC’s official exam page.
SECTION A: AAPC CDEI Exam Overview & Legitimacy
This section explains what the AAPC CDEI certification is, who it is generally intended for, and what professional competencies it validates. It also clarifies the credential’s renewal context and certification status.
