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Certified Coder in
Diagnostic Radiology
CCDR™
Coding is key for accuracy to support accurate reimbursement, legal requirements, and quality measures. The CCDR™ credential is for coder, billers, and auditors, to increase their claim payment percentage and ensure providers receive the highest reimbursement possible based on the documentation.
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With the Special Coder Institute, all credential exams are fill-in-the-blank. SCI does not utilize the multiple-choice format as real-world coding is not multiple choice.
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Those who have earned the CCDR™ credential with the minimum passing score of 90% have shown they are experts in the field of coding in diagnostic radiology.
The Info
The Certified Coder in Diagnostic Radiology™ examinee will be tested on:
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Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding
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ICD-10-CM coding
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HCPCS coding
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Correct use of modifiers
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Medical terminology
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Anatomy
​Exam Information
100 fill-in-the-blank codes with multiple case studies
3 hours and 0 minutes time permitted
$249
90% or higher score required for exam passing
FREE retake, valid 1 (one) year from purchase date​
Exam Requirement
An examinee must hold current SCI membership.
Exam Approved References
CPT® book (AMA publisher)*
ICD-10-CM (any publisher)
HCPCS (any publisher)
One additional reference per the examinee's choosing.
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*NOTE: Procedural Coding Expert and Procedure Desk Reference books are permitted for SCI exams and may be used in lieu of or in addition to a CPT® book.​​
Available Education
The Specialty Coder Institute has created an 8 hour, on-demand, high quality education class to prepare for the exam. Tuition includes textbook. CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS books are not provided. Class education includes pre-recorded classroom videos and practice case studies. Students are provided with assign instructor's email and cell number for questions.
​Credential Requirements
Once a member earns the CCDR™ credential, CEUs (continuing education units) are required to maintain membership. For CEU information, visit SCI's CEU page.
Investment To Your Future Career Growth
Certified Documenter in
Diagnostic Radiology
CDDR™
Documentation is key for accuracy to support clinical requirements, coding, and quality measures. The CDDR™ credential is for health care providers, from medical assistants to physicians, to increase their patient care and solidify the department.
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With the Special Coder Institute, all credential exams are fill-in-the-blank. SCI does not utilize the multiple-choice format as real-world coding is not multiple choice.
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Those who have earned the CDDR™ credential with the minimum passing score of 90% have shown they are experts in the field of documenting in diagnostic radiology.
The Info
The Certified Documenter in Diagnostic Radiology™ examinee will be tested on:
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Reviewing medical documentation for the highest level of accuracy.
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Identify documentation shortfalls in a medical record.
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Global surgery package
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Medical terminology
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Anatomy
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Pathophysiology
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National Correct Coding Initiative
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Identify documentation to support the following code sets:
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Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding
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ICD-10-CM coding
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HCPCS coding
Exam Information
100 fill-in-the-blank codes with multiple case studies
3 hours and 0 minutes time permitted
$249
90% or higher score required for exam passing
​FREE retake, valid 1 (one) year from purchase date​
Exam Requirement
An examinee must hold current SCI membership.
Exam Approved Materials
CPT® book (AMA publisher)*
ICD-10-CM (any publisher)
HCPCS (any publisher)
One additional reference per the examinee's choosing.
​
*NOTE: Procedural Coding Expert and Procedure Desk Reference books are permitted for SCI exams and may be used in lieu of or in addition to a CPT® book.​​
Available Education
The Specialty Coder Institute has created an 8 hour, on-demand, high quality education class to prepare for the exam. Tuition includes textbook. CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS books are not provided. Class education includes pre-recorded classroom videos, PowerPoint videos, and practice case studies. Students are provided with assign instructor's email and cell number for questions.
Credential Requirements
Once a member earns the CDDR™ credential, CEUs (continuing education units) are required to maintain membership. For CEU information, visit SCI's CEU page.
