CCA Certified Coding Associate Study Guide 2026–2027 | 200 Practice Questions

Prepare for the AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA®) exam with a complete study guide built on the current CCA exam content outline. Every chapter is organized by the outline's six domains and weighted the way the exam is: Clinical Classification Systems (30–34%), Reimbursement Methodologies (21–25%), Health Records and Data Content (13–17%), Compliance (12–16%), Information Technologies (6–10%), and Confidentiality and Privacy (6–10%).

This 94-page digital guide pairs a focused content review with code-structure diagrams, quick-reference tables, and two 100-question practice tests written at exam level: scenario-based code assignment, sequencing, E/M level selection, DRG and NCCI questions, compliant queries, and HIPAA decisions.

What's Inside

• Exam overview: 105 questions (90 scored), 2 hours, scaled score of 300 to pass, closed-book testing at Pearson VUE, fees, eligibility, and recertification
• Clinical Classification Systems: ICD-10-CM conventions, principal and additional diagnosis rules, ICD-10-PCS root operations and approaches, POA, outpatient rules, CPT categories, E/M level selection by MDM or time, modifiers, HCPCS Level II, and chapter-specific sequencing
• Reimbursement Methodologies: MS-DRGs, case mix index, APCs and status indicators, HCC risk adjustment, NCCI PTP edits and MUEs, CMS-1500 and UB-04, LCDs/NCDs and ABNs, denials and appeals, and compliant physician queries
• Health Records and Data Content: record components, MPI integrity, quantitative and qualitative analysis, data abstraction, release of information, and healthcare statistics
• Compliance: coding discrepancies, AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding, fraud and abuse laws, chargemaster maintenance, and audit readiness
• Information Technologies and Privacy: EHR navigation, encoders and groupers, CAC validation, HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, encryption, retention and destruction, and information blocking
• Final review checklist, study schedules, FAQs, test-taking strategies, and resources
• 2 practice tests (200 questions) with a separate answer key explaining every answer

Format

• Instant digital download (PDF), 8.5 × 11 in
• Clickable table of contents
• Print it or study on a tablet, laptop, or phone

Please note: This is a digital product. No physical item will be shipped.

CCA® and Certified Coding Associate are registered trademarks of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Test Treasure Publication is not affiliated with or endorsed by AHIMA or any testing organization; all exam and organization names referenced are trademarks of their respective owners.