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NHA CBCS Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version)
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free NHA CBCS practice test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 75 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
The NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam certifies outpatient billing and coding staff who verify eligibility, apply coding guidelines, submit claims, and chase reimbursement. Official public NHA test plan: 100 scored + 25 pretest items (125 total) in 3 hours;…
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
- 25 free · 60 full
- Time
- 31 min free · 75 min full
- UniPrep2Go readiness target
- 70%
- Domains
- 4
- Exam body
- NHA
- Status
- Live · free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic
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
- October 15, 2026
- What this covers
- 60-question timed diagnostic (75 min; free 25-question / 31-min version) across 4 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: 125 items (100 scored + 25 pretest).
- Pass rule
- Official exam: Scaled 390 or higher (NHA handbook — verify at nhanow.com). UniPrep2Go mock: 70% readiness target (not an official pass score).
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official National Healthcareer Association (NHA) materials, practice exams, or required training.
Allied health certifications · NHA
NHA CBCS practice test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
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
An ED physician diagnoses acute appendicitis in a patient who arrived with right lower quadrant pain and nausea. Which codes are reported?
- A. Acute appendicitis only; the pain and nausea are integral
- B. R10.31 first, then appendicitis, to show the presenting problem
- C. Appendicitis plus R10.31 for the right lower quadrant pain
- D. Only the symptoms, since surgery has not yet confirmed the diagnosis
Sample 2
A patient pays in full out of pocket for a visit and asks that the information not be sent to their health plan. What must the practice do?
- A. Decline, because providers may always bill the plan for any service
- B. Submit the claim anyway and refund the patient's payment
- C. Agree only if the physician thinks the request is reasonable
- D. Honor the request not to disclose it to the plan
Sample 3
A patient has coverage through an employer plan and also through Medicaid. In what order are the claims billed?
- A. Medicaid only, because the patient qualifies for it
- B. Both at once, splitting the allowed amount equally
- C. Medicaid first, because it is a government program
- D. The employer plan first, Medicaid last
Sample 4
A physician joins the practice and starts seeing patients before a commercial payer has finished credentialing and enrolling her. What usually happens to her claims for that payer?
- A. They deny because she is not yet enrolled
- B. They pay at a reduced out-of-network rate automatically
- C. They pay at the group rate once the group NPI is listed
- D. They pay normally, because credentialing is only a formality
Sample 5
A surgeon performs a laparoscopic cholecystectomy and documents lysis of a few minor adhesions needed to reach the gallbladder. How is the adhesiolysis generally handled?
- A. It is reported separately with modifier 59 as a distinct service
- B. It is reported as an add-on code with the cholecystectomy
- C. It is integral to the main procedure and not reported separately
- D. It is reported with an unlisted laparoscopy code
What is the NHA CBCS exam?
The NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam certifies outpatient billing and coding staff who verify eligibility, apply coding guidelines, submit claims, and chase reimbursement. Official public NHA test plan: 100 scored + 25 pretest items (125 total) in 3 hours; scaled pass 390 on a 200–500 scale. This UniPrep2Go page is a 60-question / 75-minute timed diagnostic (free 25-question version) with domain scoring — not NHA material, not AAPC CPC, and not NHA CCMA/CMAA.
Administered by: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) (official site ↗)
Official format: Official NHA CBCS (public test plan): 100 scored + 25 pretest / 3 hours / scaled pass 390 (200–500). Domains emphasize coding guidelines, insurance, claims, and reimbursement workflows. UniPrep2Go readiness check: free 25-question diagnostic, full mock 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, topic scoring, full answer review — shorter than the live form so you can baseline before NHA’s paid practice test.
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 students, revenue-cycle juniors, and front-office staff moving into coding/claims who need a free timed CBCS baseline — not candidates sitting AAPC CPC, AHIMA CCS, NHA CCMA, or CMAA. Confirm employer preference and NHA eligibility before you register.
How to prepare
Download the current NHA CBCS test plan, drill coding guidelines and claims denial patterns first, then sit this 60-question / 75-minute check (free 25-question version). Use the domain report to queue weak eligibility, coding, or reimbursement rows. Keep NHA’s official practice test separate. Repair misses with spaced Anki if you use a linked deck.
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 120-card Anki waitlist for spaced repair. Official CBCS test plan: 100 scored + 25 pretest (125 total) / 3 hours / scaled pass 390. This check is a shorter 60Q / 75 min diagnostic (free 25-question version) — 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
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. 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 | 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.
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 in outpatient settings. It is not AAPC CPC, not AHIMA CCS, 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 check is a shorter 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version).
Is CBCS the same as AAPC CPC?
No. CBCS is an NHA credential focused on billing/coding specialist workflows. AAPC CPC is a separate coding certification with its own outline, proctoring rules, and employer recognition — do not mix study blueprints.
Is this an official NHA CBCS exam?
No. UniPrep2Go provides an independent timed diagnostic with domain scoring and answer review — not official NHA items and not a substitute for NHA registration.
Is there a free NHA CBCS practice test online?
Yes — take the UniPrep2Go CBCS readiness check on this page (60 questions / 75 minutes; free 25-question version). NHA also sells an official practice test on nhanow.com; use both as complementary, not identical, prep. 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.
What score do you need to pass NHA CBCS?
NHA’s public materials cite a 200–500 scaled score with a 390 pass threshold for the CBCS plan — verify the candidate handbook that matches your sitting date.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- Is there a free NHA CBCS practice test?
- Yes — your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free, and it can be this one: a 25-question / 31-minute timed diagnostic drawn by the same topic weights, a 70% readiness target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. No signup, Exam or Learn mode. The full 60-question / 75-minute mock runs on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
- How many free attempts do I get on this NHA CBCS practice test?
- One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
- 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. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. 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.
- Why is the free NHA CBCS practice test 25 questions?
- It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 75-minute mock.
- What do I get for $5?
- The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question NHA CBCS session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
- 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.
- 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 NHA CBCS Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version) 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 bank: 120 unique scenario items, 60 drawn per attempt across coding, claims, compliance and revenue cycle (expanded and reviewed 2026-10-15).