CCA (Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA)) — Free Online Mock Test
AHIMA entry-level coding credential — ICD-10-CM/PCS + CPT fundamentals. 105 multiple-choice (90 scored + 15 pretest). 2 hours · scaled 100-400, pass at 300. · Official language: English.
CCA exam at a glance
CCA full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length CCA mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 105-question, 120-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) |
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| Official website | ahima.org ↗ |
| Mode | Computer-based examination scheduled at a Pearson VUE test centre. Candidates answer items in order and cannot return to a question once it is answered. |
| Scoring & marking | The CCA exam is a computer-based test taken in 2 hours (about 105 questions, most scored plus some unscored pretest items) covering ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS coding across hospital and physician settings, plus coding guidelines, compliance and the health-record basics. The passing score is 300 on AHIMA’s scaled range. |
| Score validity | Maintained through AHIMA’s recertification cycle and continuing education units (CEUs). |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CCA?
Entry-level — AHIMA recommends about six months of coding experience or the completion of a coding training programme, but there is no strict prerequisite.
Last verified July 2026 against Certified Coding Associate (CCA) — AHIMA. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CCA section breakdown
The CCA mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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CCA Full Exam (105 Q)
CCA scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CCA has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CCA — AHIMA scaled 100-400, pass 300.
How CCA is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CCA time strategy
With 105 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 69 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- CCA Full Exam (105 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
CCA topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CCA, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
CCA Full Exam (105 Q)
- ICD-10-CM · 20
- Claims / Billing · 16
- CPT — Modifiers · 15
- CPT — E/M · 7
- ICD-10-PCS · 7
- HCPCS · 6
- IPPS / POA · 5
- CPT — Symbols · 4
CCA difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
AHIMA entry-level coding credential — ICD-10-CM/PCS + CPT fundamentals. 105 multiple-choice (90 scored + 15 pretest). 2 hours · scaled 100-400, pass at 300. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CCA bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CCA
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
CCA study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS basics across settings
- Coding guidelines and compliance
- Health-record and reimbursement basics
- Work coding questions across hospital and physician settings
- Since you cannot revisit items, build steady per-question pacing
- Study the AHIMA content outline
- Full 2-hour practice under exam mechanics
- Shore up weak topics
- Confirm readiness against the passing score
Where CCA can take you
A strong CCA result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Entry-level coder
- Coding-role access
- Path to CCS
- Remote-work potential
Best books & official prep for CCA
- AHIMA CCA Exam Preparation — AHIMA
- Current ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT/HCPCS code books — CMS / AMA
Official practice: CCA is entry-level and broad — since you cannot revisit answered items, pace yourself and be solid on coding guidelines and code-set basics before test day.
Previous-year papers: AHIMA provides an official exam-prep book and practice rather than released past papers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CCA exam pattern?
- Certified Coding Associate (AHIMA) contains 105 questions across 1 section: CCA Full Exam (105 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 69 seconds per question).
- Does CCA have negative marking?
- No — CCA has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CCA scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 400. CCA — AHIMA scaled 100-400, pass 300.
- How can I practise CCA online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CCA mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of CCA?
- CCA is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. AHIMA entry-level coding credential — ICD-10-CM/PCS + CPT fundamentals. 105 multiple-choice (90 scored + 15 pretest). 2 hours · scaled 100-400, pass at 300. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CCA exam?
- CCA runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in CCA?
- CCA is split into: CCA Full Exam (105 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. AHIMA entry-level coding credential — ICD-10-CM/PCS + CPT fundamentals. 105 multiple-choice (90 scored + 15 pretest). 2 hours · scaled 100-400, pass at 300. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CCA?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the CCA test adaptive?
- No — CCA is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CCA mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CCA variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 5250 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CCA test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CCA test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are CCA previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CCA mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 105-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CCA mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CCA mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the CCA mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CCA mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the CCA syllabus?
- The CCA syllabus maps to its 1 section: CCA Full Exam (105 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for CCA?
- Entry-level — AHIMA recommends about six months of coding experience or the completion of a coding training programme, but there is no strict prerequisite. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CCA practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CCA exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CCA exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free CCA mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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