# NHA CBCS Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version)

> NHA CBCS practice test — free 25-question diagnostic, no signup; full mock: 60 timed questions, 75 minutes, 70% readiness target, topic scoring — then waitlist for the planned 120-card Anki. Official CBCS is 100 scored + 25 pretest / 3 hours / scaled 390. Independent — not NHA material. Not AAPC CPC.

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).

## 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 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 certification resources

Topic weights and timing follow published National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — CBCS outlines. Verify fees and scheduling on the official site — UniPrep2Go questions are independent study aids.

- [NHA — CBCS certification](https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/medical-billing-and-coding-specialist-(cbcs))
- [NHA CBCS Test Plan (100 scored / 25 pretest / 3 hours)](https://www.nhanow.com/docs/default-source/test-plans/2021-nha-certified-billing-and-coding-specialist-(cbcs)-test-plan-10-08.pdf)
- [NHA Candidate Handbook (scaled 200–500, pass 390)](https://www.nhanow.com/docs/default-source/test-plans/candidate_handbook.pdf)

## Product facts

- Slug: nha-cbcs-readiness-check
- Practice test label: NHA CBCS practice test
- Vertical: allied-health (https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/allied-health)
- Family: nha
- Linked deck: nha-cbcs-anki-deck
- Linked deck status: planned
- Linked deck checkout: waitlist / not on sale yet
- Status: live
- Access mode: free_timed_mock
- Questions: 60
- Duration: 75 minutes
- Free version: free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic (1 attempt, no signup); full 60-question mock on Mock Pass
- Free question count: 25
- Free duration: 31 minutes
- Pass threshold: 70%
- Price: Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts
- Pricing note: 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.
- Mock Pass: $5 for 5 attempts on any mock — https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/uniprep-mock-pass
- Exam body: NHA
- Search aliases: CBCS, billing and coding
- Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/nha-cbcs-readiness-check
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/nha-cbcs-readiness-check

## About this free 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: Coding guidelines & ICD/CPT concepts, Claims & reimbursement, Compliance, HIPAA & fraud, Revenue cycle & front office

## Report features

- Pass/no-pass readiness verdict
- Weighted topic diagnosis
- Pacing analysis
- Full answer review with explanations
- Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results

## Question source

Original UniPrep2Go bank: 120 unique scenario items, 60 drawn per attempt across coding, claims, compliance and revenue cycle (expanded and reviewed 2026-10-15).

## Structure

- Coding guidelines & ICD/CPT concepts: 15 questions, target 70%
- Claims & reimbursement: 15 questions, target 70%
- Compliance, HIPAA & fraud: 15 questions, target 70%
- Revenue cycle & front office: 15 questions, target 70%

## Official source note

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.

## NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination exam facts

- Exam name: NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination
- Administered by: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- Questions: 125 items (100 scored + 25 pretest)
- Scored questions: 100
- Time: 3 hours
- Scoring: Scaled score 200–500 (NHA candidate handbook)
- Passing score: Scaled 390 or higher (NHA handbook — verify at nhanow.com)
- Delivery: School/program site, PSI test center, or NHA live remote proctoring (verify current options when you schedule)
- Content outline effective: CBCS test plan based on 2020 job analysis (NHA PDF: 100 scored / 25 pretest / 3 hours) — verify the plan that matches your sitting
- Verify current details at: https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/medical-billing-and-coding-specialist-(cbcs)
Official sources:
- NHA — CBCS certification: https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/medical-billing-and-coding-specialist-(cbcs)
- NHA CBCS Test Plan (100 scored / 25 pretest / 3 hours): https://www.nhanow.com/docs/default-source/test-plans/2021-nha-certified-billing-and-coding-specialist-(cbcs)-test-plan-10-08.pdf
- NHA Candidate Handbook (scaled 200–500, pass 390): https://www.nhanow.com/docs/default-source/test-plans/candidate_handbook.pdf

## NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination knowledge domains and weights

| # | Knowledge domain | Weight |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| 1 | 1. The Revenue Cycle and Regulatory Compliance | 15 scored items (15%) |
| 2 | 2. Insurance Eligibility and Other Payer Requirements | 20 scored items (20%) |
| 3 | 3. Coding and Coding Guidelines | 32 scored items (32%) |
| 4 | 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 NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Examination 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 candidate questions (Q&A)

### 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.


## FAQ

### 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.

### 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).

## Disclaimer

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.