Certified Medical Coding Specialist (CMCS)
The CMCS certification, awarded by the American Medical Billing Association (AMBA), validates proficiency in medical coding across CPT procedures, ICD-10 diagnoses, HCPCS Level II supplies, medical terminology, and professional coding practices. It is an open-book exam requiring comprehensive knowledge of all major code sets.
150
Questions
180 min
Time Limit
80%
To Pass
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Exam Rules
- You can skip questions and return to them later
- Flag questions for review before submitting
- No feedback shown until you submit the entire exam
- Unanswered questions count as wrong — answer everything
- 10 pretest questions are mixed in and don't affect your score
- Timer auto-submits when time runs out
- Your progress is auto-saved every 30 seconds