ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) Vocabulary Game
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About the ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Free CETopics in the ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) Vocabulary Game
Medicare payment rules
Clinical indicators
Record clarification
Coding guidelines
Program analysis
Communication roles
Professional conduct
Quality measures
Sources for these terms (16)
- Acute Inpatient PPS · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Sepsis · Source checked 2026-11-03
- KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Acute Kidney Injury · Source checked 2026-11-03
- COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Design and Development of the Diagnosis Related Group (DRGs) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice—2026 Update · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting FY 2027 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- PEPPER Resources · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Case Mix Index · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Coding · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hospital-Acquired Conditions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Medicare Fraud & Abuse: Prevent, Detect, Report · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ACDIS Code of Ethics (2024 Update) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Patient Safety Indicators · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hospital Differences in Adult Inpatient Stays with Healthcare-Associated Infections, 2019 and 2021 · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the ACDIS CCDS Exam
The ACDIS Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) validates inpatient clinical documentation integrity expertise — clinical and coding knowledge, the query process, and compliance.
Exam sponsor: Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
140 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Pass/fail by raw score: 88 of 120 scored items correct
Exam / Certification Fees
USD 280 ACDIS members / USD 380 non-members (plus USD 100 for international candidates); first retake USD 150 after a 90-day wait; later attempts full price
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ACDIS CCDS vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the ACDIS CCDS vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 ACDIS CCDS terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the ACDIS CCDS terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What does the CCDS exam cover?
Clinical knowledge, coding concepts (ICD-10, MS-DRG, CCs/MCCs), the compliant query process, CDI process, regulatory and compliance, and quality and reimbursement.
Who offers the CCDS?
The Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) offers the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) for inpatient CDI.