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Free NHA CBCS Practice Test — 60 Questions
The NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam covers medical billing, coding guidelines, insurance eligibility, claims, and reimbursement for outpatient billing roles. Official public test plan: 100 scored + 25 pretest items / 3 hours / scaled pass 390.
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — CBCS outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 60
- Time
- 75 min
- Pass target
- 70%
- Domains
- 4
- Exam body
- NHA
- Status
- Live · free
Allied health certifications · NHA
NHA CBCS practice test
60 Q · 75 min · 70% target
Sample NHA CBCS practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed NHA CBCS mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
Which CPT concept best describes a procedure that is always included in another procedure and generally not separately reportable?
- A. Add-on code that must stand alone
- B. Unlisted procedure requiring no documentation
- C. Bundled / integral component of a more comprehensive service
- D. Place-of-service modifier only
Sample 2
When a claim is denied as “not medically necessary,” the biller’s first compliance-oriented step is often to?
- A. Change the diagnosis to whatever pays without documentation
- B. Bill the patient for fraud penalties
- C. Delete the encounter from the EHR
- D. Review documentation, coding, and payer policy; correct if needed or appeal with clinical support
Sample 3
A billing specialist notices a coworker accessing a celebrity patient’s record without a work need. The specialist should
- A. Ignore it if the coworker is a friend
- B. Access the same record to compare notes
- C. Report the incident per organizational privacy policy
- D. Print the record for home review
Sample 4
Revenue cycle analytics that track top denial reasons help organizations to:
- A. Eliminate the need for coding staff
- B. Stop verifying eligibility
- C. Target training, payer contract issues, and process fixes where losses concentrate
- D. Ignore medical necessity documentation
Sample 5
A valid authorization for non-routine PHI disclosure generally must include
- A. Only the patient’s nickname
- B. A blank form with no purpose stated
- C. A description of information, purpose, who may disclose/receive, expiration, and signature
- D. The coder’s personal cell number as the recipient
What is the NHA CBCS exam?
The NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam covers medical billing, coding guidelines, insurance eligibility, claims, and reimbursement for outpatient billing roles. Official public test plan: 100 scored + 25 pretest items / 3 hours / scaled pass 390.
Administered by: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) (official site ↗)
Official resources: NHA — CBCS certification · NHA CBCS Test Plan (100 scored / 25 pretest / 3 hours) · NHA Candidate Handbook (scaled 200–500, pass 390)
Who this exam is for
Medical billing and coding students and revenue-cycle staff preparing for NHA CBCS who want a timed baseline before NHA’s paid practice tests or official study guide.
How to prepare
Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which NHA CBCS domains are weak, then review the published National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — CBCS outline on the official site and drill missed topics with the linked Anki deck before exam day.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — CBCS before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for NHA CBCS: Coding guidelines & ICD/CPT concepts, Claims & reimbursement, Compliance, HIPAA & fraud, Revenue cycle & front office.
Coding guidelines & ICD/CPT concepts
Claims & reimbursement
Compliance, HIPAA & fraud
Revenue cycle & front office
About this free NHA CBCS practice test
A timed NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist diagnostic across coding guidelines, claims/reimbursement, compliance/HIPAA, and revenue-cycle themes — then join the planned 60-card Anki waitlist for spaced repair. Official CBCS test plan: 100 scored + 25 pretest (125 total) / 3 hours / scaled pass 390. This free check is a shorter 60Q / 75 min diagnostic — not a full-length NHA form and not AAPC CPC.
Built for: Medical billing and coding students and revenue-cycle staff preparing for NHA CBCS who want a timed baseline before NHA’s paid practice tests or official study guide.
Topics on this practice test: Coding guidelines & ICD/CPT concepts, Claims & reimbursement, Compliance, HIPAA & fraud, Revenue cycle & front office.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 75-minute pacing target
- 70% pass threshold with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Free timed mock with full topic report — no signup. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.
Join the NHA CBCS Anki waitlistOfficial NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
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 | 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 free check is a shorter 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic with four topic buckets — not a full-length 125-item NHA form.
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.
NHA CBCS practice test — quick answers
What is the NHA CBCS exam?
CBCS is NHA’s billing and coding specialist certification for candidates who submit and manage medical claims. It is not AAPC CPC and not NHA CCMA.
How many questions are on the official NHA CBCS exam?
The public NHA CBCS test plan lists 100 scored items plus 25 pretest items (125 total) in 3 hours, with a scaled passing score of 390 (200–500 scale). UniPrep2Go’s free check is a shorter 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic.
Is CBCS the same as AAPC CPC?
No. CBCS is an NHA credential. AAPC CPC is a separate coding certification with its own outline and exam rules.
Is there a free NHA CBCS practice test?
Yes — UniPrep2Go hosts a free online NHA CBCS practice test with 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free timed practice test.
How many questions are on this free NHA CBCS practice test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. Mapped to NHA CBCS themes (coding, claims, compliance, revenue cycle). Official CBCS is 100 scored + 25 pretest / 3 hours / scaled 390 — this check is a shorter diagnostic. Not an NHA certification exam.
What score do you need on this NHA CBCS practice test?
The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- Who should take this NHA CBCS practice test?
- Medical billing and coding students and revenue-cycle staff preparing for NHA CBCS who want a timed baseline before NHA’s paid practice tests or official study guide.
- Where can I take a NHA CBCS practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Free NHA CBCS Practice Test — 60 Questions at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nha-cbcs-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition practice when the .apkg ships.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go local bank (Wave 2).