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NHA CBCS Prep — Planned Cards + 60Q Practice Test (25Q Free)
Planned 120-card NHA CBCS Anki (coding, claims, HIPAA, revenue cycle). 60Q / 75 min diagnostic live now (free 25-question version) — official CBCS is 100+25 / 3h / scaled 390. ≠ AAPC CPC.
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Exam version & sources
NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- CBCS test plan based on 2020 job analysis (NHA PDF: 100 scored / 25 pretest / 3 hours) — verify the plan that matches your sitting
- Official source
- NHA — CBCS certification
- Last reviewed
- August 13, 2026
- What this covers
- Coding guidelines & ICD/CPT concepts; Claims & reimbursement; Compliance, HIPAA & fraud; Revenue cycle & front office
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official National Healthcareer Association (NHA) materials, practice exams, or required training.
Free practice test
Free NHA CBCS Practice Test 2026 | 25Q Free, 60Q Timed
NHA CBCS knowledge diagnostic — 60-question timed check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring and a readiness report before you buy the deck. It checks what you know; it is not a copy of the official exam format.
Take the free 25-question diagnosticSample cards
Which CPT concept best describes a procedure that is always included in another procedure and generally not separately reportable?
Bundled / integral component of a more comprehensive service
When a claim is denied as “not medically necessary,” the biller’s first compliance-oriented step is often to?
Review documentation, coding, and payer policy; correct if needed or appeal with clinical support
Which action best supports successful secondary payer billing?
Submit the secondary claim with primary EOB/ERA data showing what primary paid and adjusted
Product facts
- Cards
- Planned
- Coverage
- Coding guidelines & ICD/CPT concepts; Claims & reimbursement; Compliance, HIPAA & fraud; Revenue cycle & front office
- Format
- .apkg
- Price
- Coming soon
- Checkout
- Waitlist
- Exam cycle
- Current exam cycle
- Delivery
- Digital download (planned)
Coverage by exam topic
| Topic | Exam weight | Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Coding guidelines & ICD/CPT concepts | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | Planned |
| Claims & reimbursement | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | Planned |
| Compliance, HIPAA & fraud | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | Planned |
| Revenue cycle & front office | Diagnostic topic (equal mock share — not official domain weight) | Planned |
Exam facts
NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination
The NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam certifies entry-level medical billing and coding specialists across the revenue cycle. This page summarizes the public NHA CBCS test plan; UniPrep2Go products are independent prep (not NHA exam material). CBCS is not AAPC CPC and not NHA CCMA.
- Questions
- 125 items (100 scored + 25 pretest)
- Time
- 3 hours
- Passing score
- Scaled 390 or higher (NHA handbook — verify at nhanow.com)
- Scoring
- Scaled score 200–500 (NHA candidate handbook)
- Delivery
- School/program site, PSI test center, or NHA live remote proctoring (verify current options when you schedule)
- Administered by
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| 1. The Revenue Cycle and Regulatory Compliance | 15 scored items (15%) |
| 2. Insurance Eligibility and Other Payer Requirements | 20 scored items (20%) |
| 3. Coding and Coding Guidelines | 32 scored items (32%) |
| 4. Billing and Reimbursement | 33 scored items (33%) |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- Public CBCS test plan lists 100 scored + 25 pretest items in 3 hours — marketing pages may say “100-question exam.”
- Coding/reference-manual policy for in-room books has changed on some sittings — verify the current Candidate Handbook addendum before exam day (do not assume older open-book rules).
- Third-party sites disagree on domain labels and item counts — prefer the NHA CBCS test plan PDF over PracticeTestGeeks-style blogs.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Official form is 125 items in 3 hours; only the 100 scored items count toward the scaled score.
- NHA exams in the candidate handbook use a 200–500 scale with a passing scaled score of 390.
- Billing and Reimbursement (33) and Coding and Coding Guidelines (32) are the heaviest domains.
- CBCS is NHA billing/coding — not AAPC CPC, not CCS, and not NHA CCMA (clinical medical assistant).
- UniPrep2Go’s check is a shorter 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version) with four topic buckets — not a full-length 125-item NHA form.
Common NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination questions
Straight answers to the questions candidates usually search before buying prep or booking the exam.
How many questions are on the NHA CBCS exam?
The public NHA CBCS test plan lists 100 scored items plus 25 pretest items (125 total) in 3 hours. Verify the plan for your sitting at nhanow.com.
What score do you need to pass CBCS?
NHA’s candidate handbook uses a 200–500 scaled score and requires 390 or higher for exams covered in that handbook. Confirm on your score-report rules at nhanow.com.
Is CBCS the same as AAPC CPC?
No. CBCS is NHA’s Certified Billing and Coding Specialist credential. AAPC CPC is a separate coding certification with its own outline, fee, and exam rules.
Is UniPrep2Go’s CBCS readiness check the official NHA exam?
No. The 60-question / 75-minute check (free 25-question version) is an independent diagnostic. The matching Anki deck is planned (waitlist) — not a live Gumroad SKU yet. Not NHA material.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/medical-billing-and-coding-specialist-(cbcs). Independent study aid — not official exam material.
More about NHA CBCSStudy tips, positioning, and how this deck compares
NHA CBCS exam prep
Planned NHA CBCS spaced-repetition deck for ICD/CPT coding judgment, claims/reimbursement, HIPAA/compliance, and revenue-cycle front office. 60-question / 75-minute readiness check (free 25-question version) is live; official CBCS is 100 scored + 25 pretest / 3 hours / scaled 390. Not AAPC CPC and not NHA CCMA.
Built for: Candidates preparing for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CBCS pathway who want spaced repetition after a free timed readiness check.
Covers: Coding guidelines & ICD/CPT concepts; Claims & reimbursement; Compliance, HIPAA & fraud; Revenue cycle & front office.
- Spaced-repetition flashcards
- Planned exam-focused flashcards
- Topic coverage table on this page
- Linked 60-question practice test (free 25-question version)
How this deck compares
NHA’s paid practice tests and MedPreps/OpenExamPrep free banks win on volume. UniPrep wins when you want a timed 60Q diagnostic (free 25-question version) with topic scoring plus a planned ownable Anki waitlist — not a full-length 125-item NHA substitute.
| Approach | Typical size | Tradeoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Free community decks | 1,000–3,000 |
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| Budget mega-packs | 1,000+ |
|
| This deck | Planned exam-focused flashcards |
|
NHA CBCS study guide
What is inside
Planned **60** flashcards across coding guidelines & ICD/CPT concepts, claims & reimbursement, compliance/HIPAA/fraud, and revenue-cycle & front office — the same four topic buckets as the free readiness check. Built for NHA CBCS spaced repair, not AAPC CPC exam dumps.
Plan with the free CBCS mock (live now)
**Start:** Take the [60-question NHA CBCS readiness check (free 25-question version)](/mock-exams/nha-cbcs-readiness-check) (75 minutes / 70% diagnostic). **Then:** Use NHA’s official study guide / practice tests for full-length stamina. **When Anki ships:** 15–20 cards/day on the weakest topic row only.
Official CBCS test plan: **100 scored + 25 pretest (125 total) / 3 hours / scaled pass 390** (200–500). Our mock is a shorter diagnostic — not a full NHA form.
Pitfalls this deck targets (when live)
Candidates confuse CBCS with AAPC CPC, treat a 60Q free check as the 125-item NHA sitting, or skip insurance-eligibility and denial/appeal workflows. Cards force billing/coding judgment under spaced recall.
What this does not replace
NHA registration, Candidate Handbook policies (including coding-manual rules for your sitting), or NHA’s paid practice tests. Anki is **planned** on UniPrep — not a live Gumroad SKU yet. Independent prep — not NHA material.
NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination & product FAQ
How many questions are on the NHA CBCS exam?
The public NHA CBCS test plan lists 100 scored items plus 25 pretest items (125 total) in 3 hours. Verify the plan for your sitting at nhanow.com.
What score do you need to pass CBCS?
NHA’s candidate handbook uses a 200–500 scaled score and requires 390 or higher for exams covered in that handbook. Confirm on your score-report rules at nhanow.com.
Is CBCS the same as AAPC CPC?
No. CBCS is NHA’s Certified Billing and Coding Specialist credential. AAPC CPC is a separate coding certification with its own outline, fee, and exam rules.
Is UniPrep2Go’s CBCS readiness check the official NHA exam?
No. The 60-question / 75-minute check (free 25-question version) is an independent diagnostic. The matching Anki deck is planned (waitlist) — not a live Gumroad SKU yet. Not NHA material.
Is there a free NHA CBCS practice test?
Yes. Take the 60-question readiness check (free 25-question version) at /mock-exams/nha-cbcs-readiness-check. Your first UniPrep2Go mock, including this NHA CBCS one, is a free 25-question timed diagnostic (any exam, Exam or Learn mode, no signup); full-length mocks and retakes run on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass — 5 attempts on any mock.
Is this official exam material?
No. Independent UniPrep2Go study aid — not affiliated with or endorsed by National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
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