The Inpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist Program
Learn all about how CDI supports International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes and improves both data collection and hospital reimbursement.
You’ll always speak with a real human.
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The Inpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist Program
Learn all about how CDI supports International Classification of Disease (ICD) codes and improves both data collection and hospital reimbursement.
You’ll always speak with a real human.
Our Career Advisors know their stuff. And they’re super nice.
A Tiny Investment for Infinite Success
You’re busy. You’ve got bills to pay. And you need stability. With one small investment, you could find the peace of mind, salary, and job satisfaction you’ve been looking for in your coding career. The best part is that you could take the first big step right now. What’s holding you back?
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393 Online Training Hours
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12 Months of Full Access
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$78,152 Average Annual Salary*
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CDIP and CEHRS Certification Preparation

Unleash your full potential for a more fulfilling life and career. We’ll help.


3 Reasons to Complete Your Clinical Documentation Improvement Training With CareerStep

Train your way.
You’re in control here—move at your own pace, from your own home, on your own time. We won’t hold you to strict deadlines and rigid schedules.

Learn skills that matter.
This program is extensive, but we won’t be wasting your time by covering information that isn’t relevant to the work you’ll be doing on-the-job.

Get certified.
Our career training provides the knowledge and certification prep materials you need to sit for the CDIP and CEHRS certification exams.
1. Start today.
Begin your training (and transformation) right now.
2. Learn your way.
Complete your training on your own terms.
3. Get hire-ready.
Prepare to take valuable certification exams.
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Program Details
For Learners looking to expand their knowledge—and open new doors—a shift to CDI is a straightforward path to success. This program covers all the necessary skills employers look for in qualified CDI specialists, including inpatient coding, health information management, and process improvement. The best part? You can train on your own schedule from anywhere with a reliable wifi connection.
- > 12 Month Access
- > Self-Paced Training
- > Anywhere, Anytime Learning
- > 1:1 (Human) Support

What You’ll Learn
This is a hands-on training program that utilizes true patient profiles to provide a realistic coding experience and prepare Learners to sit for industry-recognized certification.

Inpatient Coding
We’ll teach you how to recognize different types of hospital facilities and their documentation/coding standards.

Pharmacology Basics
You’ll get an incredibly thorough overview of pharmacology so you can identify commonly used medications and recognize their potential side effects.

Health Information Management
We’ll walk you through the role of health information management in patient care documentation and the improvement of medical records.

Valuable Soft Skills
You’ll walk away with a firm understanding of how soft skills—like time-management and communication—play a critical role in the success of CDI specialists.
Inpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist Program FAQs
How long does the CDI training take?
With roughly 393 hours of online training—broken into 13 individual courses—the average Learner who dedicates 10 hours to their coursework each week can complete this program in about 12 months.
Does this program prepare me to earn any specific credentials?
Our program prepares Learners to sit for the Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
(CEHRS) credential from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This is a high-level certification, and AHIMA requires all Learners to hold an associate’s degree (or higher), or hold one of the following credentials: CCS®, CCS-P®, RHIT®, or RHIA®.
How much can I earn by sharpening my CDI skills?
As with most any career, the more you grow and learn, the more you can earn. By expanding your coding knowledge to include CDI, you have the opportunity to significantly increase your job salary. In fact, the average income for Learners in this career, according to Burning Glass, is just over $78,000 a year.
What’s the job market like?
Advancement in technology has impacted the industry with trends in inpatient, surgical, specialties, and physician coding roles are on the rise. CDI Specialists are an integral part of compliance and documentation improvement.
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This program includes unparalleled training, career support, and coaching, along with certification prep materials and exam fees. It’s a faster, cheaper alternative to traditional schooling.
$3,999 for full program access
$3,699.00 for eligible MyCAA and ACA learners
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Payment Plans
We’re all about stress-free career training, so if you’d like to pay off your program in monthly installments, we have plenty of options available.
