CRC (Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (AAPC)) — Free Online Mock Test
AAPC risk-adjustment / HCC coding credential. 100 multiple-choice on HCC categories, RAF scores, CMS-HCC v24/v28 models, MEAT criteria, documentation, audits. 4 hours · 70% to pass. · Official language: English.
CRC exam at a glance
CRC full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length CRC 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 code books allowed), at a test centre or via live remote proctoring. |
| Scoring & marking | The CRC exam has 100 questions in a 4-hour open-book test (AAPC moved to this reduced format in 2022). It focuses on risk-adjustment coding — ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding for risk adjustment, the HCC models (CMS-HCC, HHS-HCC, RxHCC), risk-adjustment data validation (RADV) audits, and the documentation that supports accurate capture. |
| Score validity | Maintained through AAPC membership and continuing education units (CEUs). |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for CRC?
No strict prerequisite to sit; AAPC recommends coding education and experience, and full (non-apprentice) certification requires two years of coding experience.
Last verified July 2026 against Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) — AAPC. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
CRC section breakdown
The CRC 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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CRC Full Exam (100 Q)
CRC scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: CRC has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: CRC (pass 70%).
How CRC is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
CRC 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:
- CRC 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.
CRC topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of CRC, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
CRC 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
CRC difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
AAPC risk-adjustment / HCC coding credential. 100 multiple-choice on HCC categories, RAF scores, CMS-HCC v24/v28 models, MEAT criteria, documentation, audits. 4 hours · 70% to pass. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's CRC bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for CRC
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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CRC 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.
- Diagnosis coding with full ICD-10-CM specificity
- How diagnoses map to HCCs (CMS-HCC, HHS-HCC, RxHCC)
- Documentation requirements for risk capture
- Chart-based risk-adjustment coding scenarios
- RADV audits and compliance
- Tab and annotate the ICD-10-CM book for speed
- Full 100-question, 4-hour open-book practice exams
- Refine chart-abstraction speed
- Target weak areas
Where CRC can take you
A strong CRC result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Risk-adjustment coder
- Growing specialty
- Remote-work potential
- Revenue-integrity careers
Best books & official prep for CRC
- AAPC Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) Study Guide — AAPC
- Current ICD-10-CM code book — CMS
Official practice: Master ICD-10-CM specificity and how diagnoses map to HCCs; the exam rewards understanding documentation-to-code capture, so practise chart-based scenarios.
Previous-year papers: AAPC provides official practice exams rather than released past papers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the CRC exam pattern?
- Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (AAPC) contains 100 questions across 1 section: CRC Full Exam (100 Q). Total duration is 240 minutes (about 144 seconds per question).
- Does CRC have negative marking?
- No — CRC has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is CRC scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. CRC (pass 70%).
- How can I practise CRC online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length CRC 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 CRC?
- CRC is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. AAPC risk-adjustment / HCC coding credential. 100 multiple-choice on HCC categories, RAF scores, CMS-HCC v24/v28 models, MEAT criteria, documentation, audits. 4 hours · 70% to pass. · Official language: English.
- How long is the CRC exam?
- CRC 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 CRC?
- CRC is split into: CRC Full Exam (100 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. AAPC risk-adjustment / HCC coding credential. 100 multiple-choice on HCC categories, RAF scores, CMS-HCC v24/v28 models, MEAT criteria, documentation, audits. 4 hours · 70% to pass. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during CRC?
- 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 CRC test adaptive?
- No — CRC is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many CRC mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct CRC 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 CRC test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge CRC 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 CRC previous year question–style papers included?
- Every CRC 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 CRC mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's CRC 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 CRC mock test on mobile?
- Yes. CRC 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 CRC syllabus?
- The CRC syllabus maps to its 1 section: CRC 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 CRC?
- No strict prerequisite to sit; AAPC recommends coding education and experience, and full (non-apprentice) certification requires two years of coding experience. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic CRC practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the CRC exam and how should I prepare?
- Official CRC 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 CRC mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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