Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO®) Online Training Course
The CDEO Online Training Course explores the key principles of clinical documentation improvement (CDI). We’ll cover documentation requirements, quality measures, payment methodologies, regulatory compliance, the benefits of CDI programs, and more.
When to enroll
This course is recommended for seasoned medical coding professionals looking to broaden their skillset and job opportunities.
Value
AAPC trains over 20,000 new students annually for careers in medical billing and coding. Affirm your experience with employers and differentiate yourself for a career in clinical documentation improvement with the CDEO credential.
Education and experience
We strongly recommend you have at least two years of medical coding experience and a coding certification. Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology is required to successfully complete this course. AAPC offers the following prerequisites:
Fundamentals of Medicine — covers all three of the prerequisites below.
Anatomy (self-paced instruction), Medical Terminology (self-paced instruction), and Pathophysiology (self-paced instruction).
Course length
Self-paced: Average time to completion is two months or less. 4-month access to course materials with options for extensions.
Continuing education units (CEUs)
Receive 20 CEUs on successful completion. One-time use only.
Course syllabus
Financial options
Pay in full: Price includes $250 pay-in-full discount
Pay over time: Make easy monthly payments over 12, 18, or 24 months
Course curriculum overview
Our CDEO Online Training Course is tailored to experienced coders, providing the comprehensive training needed to become a clinical documentation expert in outpatient settings.
By the end of the course, you will be well versed in the intricacies of maintaining accurate and comprehensive patient records, legal and ethical standards, and clinical conditions — including common signs and symptoms, typical treatment, and relevant coding concepts.
Clinical documentation improvement training objectives
Explain the impact of the OIG Work Plan and Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs)
Define the proper use of queries and effective provider communication
Identify National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) and Medically Unlikely Edit (MUE) risk areas
Explain the HIPAA privacy rule, including details on protected health information, minimum necessary, sharing of information, and enforcement
Identify medical record documentation standards and record retention standards
Identify common errors found in documentation for evaluation and management, minor surgery, radiology, pathology and laboratory, and medicine services
Explain aggregate analysis and when it is useful
Explain the importance of discussing audit findings with the provider
Provide practical application of auditing operative reports and evaluation and management services
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Course bundle includes
In addition to the actual course of interactive online lectures, step-by-step coding processes, and all training needed to pass the exam, you’ll receive:
Online practice exams
Three 50-question practice exams to help you determine your readiness for the CDEO exam.CDEO exam ($499 exam fee is included in this package)
The CDEO exam features 100 multiple-choice questions over 4 hours. Your package includes two exam attempts.FREE BONUS: Clinical Documentation Reference Guide (value $149.99)
Use this convenient resource as your go-to reference to easily stay on top of your toughest documentation challenges.
Why train with AAPC?
Any credential you earn through us will be recognized worldwide. Our education is trusted globally, positioning AAPC as a leader in training and certification.
Train with the same experts who created the exams. Why study at an institution that bases its curriculum on AAPC’s when you can train directly with us?
Our exam pass rates are the highest in the industry. We provide the most trusted curriculum and top-rated training, resulting in exam pass rates that remain unmatched by other programs.
Join a network of over 300,000 members. We’re the world's largest training and credentialing organization for the business of healthcare. We’ll be here to support you every step of the way, through tools and resources, payment plans, CEUs, workshops, networking events, and more.
Additional training resources
Review the study guide and test-taking techniques.
The CDEO study guide reviews each section of the CDEO exam in detail and provides practical examples, sample questions, and test-taking techniques. If you have documentation experience or have successfully completed documentation training, this study guide will optimize exam preparation.
Test your knowledge before the exam.
Diagnose your strengths and weaknesses. We highly recommend that you take one of the 50-question online practice exams to help you become familiar with the format and time constraints of the real test. Our practice tests accurately mirror the exam to ensure you are fully prepared on exam day.
Diagnose and prioritize your focus areas.
After you take your first practice exam, you’ll realize not all areas of CDEO curriculum require equal study time. Based on your diagnostic results and practice performance, we’ll recommend lessons and exercises at just the right level. Follow these recommendations to make the most of your practice time.
