CMAA Study Guide 2026

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📋 CMAA Exam Format at a Glance

110

Questions

120 min

Time Limit

68%

Passing Score

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📚 CMAA Topics to Study (48)

Electronic Health Records and Health Information Technology · 7 cards Electronic Health Records and Health Information Technology · 7 cards Electronic Health Records and Health Information Technology · 7 cards General Practice · 7 cards General Practice · 7 cards General Practice · 7 cards Billing, Coding, and Claims · 6 cards Billing, Coding, and Claims · 6 cards Certified Medical Administrative Assistant · 6 cards Certified Medical Administrative Assistant · 6 cards Billing, Coding, and Claims · 6 cards HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality · 6 cards Insurance Verification and Processing · 6 cards Certified Medical Administrative Assistant MCQ · 6 cards Certified Medical Administrative Assistant MCQ · 6 cards Medical Law and Ethics · 6 cards Medical Office Procedures · 6 cards Medical Records Management · 6 cards Patient Intake and Registration · 6 cards Patient Scheduling and Appointments · 6 cards Professional Workplace Communication · 6 cards CMAA Comprehensive Review · 6 cards CMAA Comprehensive Review · 6 cards Financial Management and Accounting · 6 cards Financial Management and Accounting · 6 cards Financial Management and Accounting · 6 cards Financial Management and Accounts Receivable · 6 cards Financial Management and Accounts Receivable · 6 cards Financial Management and Accounts Receivable · 6 cards HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality · 6 cards

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✍️ Sample CMAA Questions & Answers

1. How should reminders be handled for patients without phone or internet?

✓ Mail appointment reminder cards with sufficient lead time

Mailed reminder cards sent 7-10 days before the appointment remain effective for patients without modern technology.

2. A patient's complaint of a persistent cough and sore throat would be documented in which section of a SOAP note?

✓ S - Subjective

The "Subjective" section of a SOAP note includes the patient's chief complaint and their own description of their symptoms, feelings, and history related to the visit. It is the information the patient tells the provider.

3. What is a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?

✓ A written agreement ensuring a vendor will protect PHI

A BAA establishes how a third-party vendor must protect PHI, specifying permitted uses and required safeguards.

4. What is the purpose of a financial responsibility agreement during intake?

✓ Establish the patient's obligation to pay for uncovered services and outline payment expectations

This agreement establishes payment obligations for uncovered services and outlines billing and collection policies.

5. Which of the following is considered a clean claim?

✓ A claim with all required data and no errors

A clean claim has all required information filled in correctly with no errors, allowing processing without additional investigation.

6. How should confidential staff conversations about patient care take place?

✓ In a private area away from patients, using minimum necessary information

Patient care discussions should occur privately where they cannot be overheard, using only minimum necessary information.

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