The Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) examination is structured to assess an individual’s proficiency in recalling documentation and coding guidelines, along with industry regulations relevant to clinical documentation improvement. Applicants are evaluated based on their capability to apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios encountered by clinical documentation specialists on a daily basis. Earning this credential signifies that a clinical documentation specialist meets the necessary educational prerequisites and possesses demonstrated, practical experience in fulfilling the role of a clinical documentation specialist.