CDIP PRACTICE REAL EXAM 2 ACTUAL
TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following is a term that identifies a step in the
strategic planning process that is a structured assessment to identify
discrepancies between the way an organization performs and
identifies its position with regard to competitors and market
conditions?
Entity diagram
Gap analysis
Internal data model
Business continuity plan
Answer: Gap analysis
◉ ______ professionals review health record documentation to
support patient admissions.
Answer: Case management
◉ Which of the following professionals typically assigns the final
DRG?
, Coding professional
CDI professional
DRG validator
Coding manager
Answer: Coding professional
◉ In addition to credentialed coding professionals, AHIMA's
"Standards of Ethical Coding" apply to which of the following
groups?
Answer: Non-credentialed coding professionals and students
◉ Cindy is a new CDI. She will be in department-specific training
from 90 days up to 1 year. This training is called
Answer: Orientation
◉ When working with an external vendor, an organization should
negotiate the statement of work (SOW) for the project and
Answer: Costs
◉ CDI has recently found out there are key departments they should
meet with regularly and share information. Important feedback
loops for CDI are HIM, compliance, and
TEST PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS
◉ Which of the following is a term that identifies a step in the
strategic planning process that is a structured assessment to identify
discrepancies between the way an organization performs and
identifies its position with regard to competitors and market
conditions?
Entity diagram
Gap analysis
Internal data model
Business continuity plan
Answer: Gap analysis
◉ ______ professionals review health record documentation to
support patient admissions.
Answer: Case management
◉ Which of the following professionals typically assigns the final
DRG?
, Coding professional
CDI professional
DRG validator
Coding manager
Answer: Coding professional
◉ In addition to credentialed coding professionals, AHIMA's
"Standards of Ethical Coding" apply to which of the following
groups?
Answer: Non-credentialed coding professionals and students
◉ Cindy is a new CDI. She will be in department-specific training
from 90 days up to 1 year. This training is called
Answer: Orientation
◉ When working with an external vendor, an organization should
negotiate the statement of work (SOW) for the project and
Answer: Costs
◉ CDI has recently found out there are key departments they should
meet with regularly and share information. Important feedback
loops for CDI are HIM, compliance, and
