CPMA (Certified Professional Medical Auditor (AAPC)) — Free Online Mock Test
AAPC medical-auditing credential. 100 multiple-choice on coding/documentation audits, OIG work plan, statistical sampling, RAC / ZPIC, risk areas. 4 hours · 70% to pass. · Official language: English.
CPMA exam at a glance
CPMA full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length CPMA mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 100-question, 240-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | AAPC |
|---|---|
| Official website | aapc.com ↗ |
| Mode | Proctored, open-book examination (approved references allowed), at a test centre or via live remote proctoring. |
| Scoring & marking | The CPMA exam has 100 multiple-choice questions in a 4-hour open-book test. It covers medical-record auditing — compliance and regulatory guidelines (including NCCI and coverage determinations), coding and documentation concepts, audit types and statistical sampling, and fraud, abuse and penalties. |
| Score validity | Maintained through AAPC membership and continuing education units (CEUs). |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CPMA?
No strict prerequisite, but coding knowledge is expected — most candidates already hold a coding credential (such as the CPC). Full certification requires two years of relevant experience.
Last verified July 2026 against Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) — AAPC. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CPMA section breakdown
The CPMA 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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CPMA Full Exam (100 Q)
CPMA scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CPMA has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CPMA (pass 70%).
How CPMA is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CPMA time strategy
With 100 questions in 240 minutes, you have about 144 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- CPMA Full Exam (100 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.
CPMA topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CPMA, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
CPMA Full Exam (100 Q)
- ICD-10-CM · 20
- CPT — Modifiers · 15
- Claims / Billing · 11
- CPT — E/M · 7
- ICD-10-PCS · 7
- HCPCS · 6
- IPPS / POA · 5
- CPT — Symbols · 4
CPMA difficulty calibration
Elite tier. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months.
AAPC medical-auditing credential. 100 multiple-choice on coding/documentation audits, OIG work plan, statistical sampling, RAC / ZPIC, risk areas. 4 hours · 70% to pass. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CPMA bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CPMA
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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CPMA 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.
- Solidify code sets first (auditing builds on coding)
- Compliance and regulatory guidelines (NCCI, coverage determinations)
- Documentation-review fundamentals
- Audit types and statistical sampling
- Fraud, abuse and penalties
- Practise auditing real chart scenarios
- Full 100-question, 4-hour open-book practice exams
- Refine audit-scenario reasoning
- Target weak areas
Where CPMA can take you
A strong CPMA result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Medical auditor
- Compliance careers
- Higher earning potential
- Cross-setting value
Best books & official prep for CPMA
- AAPC Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA) Study Guide — AAPC
- AAPC Medical Auditing training course — AAPC
Official practice: Auditing builds on coding — be confident with code sets first, then focus on documentation review, compliance rules and sampling; practise auditing real chart scenarios.
Previous-year papers: AAPC provides official practice exams rather than released past papers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CPMA exam pattern?
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor (AAPC) contains 100 questions across 1 section: CPMA Full Exam (100 Q). Total duration is 240 minutes (about 144 seconds per question).
- Does CPMA have negative marking?
- No — CPMA has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CPMA scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CPMA (pass 70%).
- How can I practise CPMA online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CPMA 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 CPMA?
- CPMA is rated Elite difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Elite-tier: among the toughest exams in its category. Most successful candidates prepare for 6-12+ months. AAPC medical-auditing credential. 100 multiple-choice on coding/documentation audits, OIG work plan, statistical sampling, RAC / ZPIC, risk areas. 4 hours · 70% to pass. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CPMA exam?
- CPMA runs for 240 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 CPMA?
- CPMA is split into: CPMA Full Exam (100 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. AAPC medical-auditing credential. 100 multiple-choice on coding/documentation audits, OIG work plan, statistical sampling, RAC / ZPIC, risk areas. 4 hours · 70% to pass. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CPMA?
- 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 CPMA test adaptive?
- No — CPMA is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CPMA mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CPMA variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free CPMA test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CPMA 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 CPMA previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CPMA mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free CPMA mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CPMA 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 CPMA mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CPMA 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 CPMA syllabus?
- The CPMA syllabus maps to its 1 section: CPMA Full Exam (100 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 CPMA?
- No strict prerequisite, but coding knowledge is expected — most candidates already hold a coding credential (such as the CPC). Full certification requires two years of relevant experience. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CPMA practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CPMA exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CPMA 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 CPMA mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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