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About National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist
National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) develops and administers the examination; its Board of Testing oversees examination development and certification decisions.
- Format
- Computer-based examination in English; 92% standard four-option multiple-choice and 8% alternative scored items (e.g., drag-and-drop, multi-select and hotspot).
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 125; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3 hours to complete the examination.
- Passing score
- 575 or higher on NCCT's scaled-score range of 200–720; this is not a percentage.
- Exam fee
- US$119 base examination fee; remote testing adds US$44. Some public test sites may charge a separate sitting fee.
Topics covered
Medical Benefits and Eligibility (16%)
Medical Coding (30%)
- ICD
- CPT
- HCPCS
Medical Claims Submission (23%)
Payments and Collection Management (15%)
Law and Ethics (16%)
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Computer-based examination in English; 92% standard four-option multiple-choice and 8% alternative scored items (e.g., drag-and-drop, multi-select and hotspot).
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 125; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
How long is the exam?
3 hours to complete the examination.
What is the passing score?
575 or higher on NCCT's scaled-score range of 200–720; this is not a percentage.
How much does the exam cost?
US$119 base examination fee; remote testing adds US$44. Some public test sites may charge a separate sitting fee.
Official sources and references
- NCICS Detailed Test Plan
p. 1, NCICS Detailed Test Plan introduction
- NCICS Detailed Test Plan
p. 1, examination composition
- NCICS Detailed Test Plan
p. 1, item format distribution
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 23, Test Discipline table, NCICS row under Format column
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 23, Language
- NCCT Passing Points: Scale Scores
p. 1, passing scale statement
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 27, Understanding Your Score
- NCCT Insurance & Coding Specialist
NCICS page heading and examination fee
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 19, Exam Fees
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 21, Remote Testing Fees & Refund Policy
- NCCT Candidate Handbook
p. 19, Exam Scheduling, public test site fee qualification
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