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Certified Coding Associate (CCA) VIP Practice Certification Exam

Certified Coding Associate Exam — The Certified Coding Associate (CCA) credential is issued by AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association). The real exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions administered over 3.5 hours (210 minutes) via computer-based testing. Candidates must achieve a scaled score of 300 (on a 100–400 scale, approximately 70%) to pass. Content domains include ICD-10-CM/PCS coding, CPT/HCPCS Level II coding, health records and data, reimbursement methodologies, compliance, and health information requirements.

30
Questions
105m
Time Limit
70.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 30👑 VIP

A 68-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital with acute-on-chronic systolic heart failure and hypertension. The physician documents both conditions equally throughout the encounter, and both are treated. According to UHDDS guidelines and ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines, which condition should be sequenced as the principal diagnosis?

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