CMAA Practice Test
Your complete study resource for passing the NHA Certified Medical Administrative Assistant Exam.
📋 Complete CMAA Mock Exams
CMAA Practice Test 1
Full simulation covering scheduling, billing, and HIPAA. Start here.
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CMAA Practice Test 2
Realistic questions on patient intake and office logistics.
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CMAA Practice Test 3
Focused review of medical records and compliance.
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CMAA Practice Test 4
Advanced review of financial procedures and coding.
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CMAA Practice Test 5
Final comprehensive exam to assess your readiness.
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🎯 Domain-Specific Drills
Scheduling
Domain 1 (17%): Wave scheduling, Matrixing, & Triage.
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Intake & Logistics
Domain 2 (24%): Registration, Insurance Verification.
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Office & Patient Records
Domain 3 (15%): EHR, Filing Systems, HIPAA Compliance.
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Financial Procedures
Domain 4 (14%): Billing, Coding (ICD-10/CPT), & Claims.
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Office Procedures
Domain 5 (10%): Inventory, Equipment, & Correspondence.
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Communication
Domain 6 (12%): Phone etiquette, Difficult patients.
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Legal & Ethical
Domain 7 (8%): Consent, OSHA, CLIA, & Advance Directives.
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📚 CMAA (NHA) Exam Guide
1. What is the CMAA Exam?
The Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam is conducted by the NHA. It validates your skills in managing the front office of a healthcare facility, including scheduling, billing, and patient communication.
Credential Earned: CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant)
2. Eligibility & Format
Eligibility: High School Diploma/GED + Completion of a CMAA training program OR 1 year of relevant work experience.
| Total Questions | 100 Scored + 20 Pretest (Unscored) |
|---|---|
| Time Limit | 2 Hours + 10 min tutorial |
| Format | Multiple Choice |
| Passing Score | 390 / 500 (Scaled Score) |
| Exam Fee | $125 |
3. Syllabus Breakdown (The 7 Domains)
The exam is comprehensive, covering both administrative tasks and regulatory compliance.
Domain 1: Scheduling (17%)
- Wave vs Modified Wave vs Stream
- Matrixing the schedule
- Handling cancellations & No-shows
Domain 2: Patient Intake (24%)
- Insurance Verification (Crucial)
- Check-in procedures & Copay collection
- HIPAA consent forms
Domain 3: Office & Records (15%)
- EHR vs EMR
- Filing systems (Alpha, Numeric)
- Release of Information (ROI)
Domain 4: Financial Procedures (14%)
- CMS-1500 Claim Form
- ICD-10 & CPT Coding basics
- EOB interpretation
Domain 5: Office Procedures (10%)
- Inventory management
- Incident reports
- Opening/Closing duties
Domain 6 & 7: Comm & Legal (20%)
- Phone Triage & Etiquette
- Informed Consent & Advance Directives
- OSHA & CLIA standards
4. High-Yield Topics to Master
- Insurance: Know the difference between Medicare (A, B, C, D) and Medicaid. Understand Copay vs Coinsurance vs Deductible.
- Scheduling: Be able to identify 'Wave' vs 'Modified Wave' scheduling from a description.
- HIPAA: Know what constitutes a breach and what information (PHI) is protected.
- Billing: Understand the CMS-1500 form fields and the difference between ICD-10 (Diagnosis) and CPT (Procedure) codes.
5. Career & Salary Outlook
CMAAs are essential to the healthcare system, working in hospitals, clinics, and private practices.
| Job Role | Key Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Medical Admin Assistant | Front desk, scheduling, phones |
| Patient Access Rep | Hospital registration & insurance |
| Medical Receptionist | Check-in/out, copays |
| Scheduling Coordinator | Managing provider calendars |