AHIMA CCA Certified Coding Associate Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the AHIMA CCA Certified Coding Associate Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the AHIMA CCA Certified Coding Associate exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the AHIMA CCA Certified Coding Associate Vocabulary Game
Clinical classification
Reimbursement methodologies
Data content
Compliance
Information technologies
Confidentiality and privacy
Sources for these terms (18)
- ICD-10 Codes · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Official ICD-10-PCS Coding Guidelines, 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Acute Inpatient PPS · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Medicare National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Edits · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Medicare Managed Care Manual, Chapter 7 - Risk Adjustment · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Health Information 101 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Patient Naming Framework · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Health IT and HIE Frequently Asked Questions · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice (2022 Update) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Medicare Fraud & Abuse: Prevent, Detect, Report (MLN4649244) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Benefits of EHRs · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Computer-Assisted Coding Toolkit · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 45 CFR 160.103 Definitions (2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- HIPAA and Administrative Simplification · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Medicare Fee for Service Recovery Audit Program · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the CCA Exam
The CCA is AHIMA entry-level medical coding certification. It validates foundational coding and health information knowledge across clinical classification systems, reimbursement methodologies, health records, compliance, information technologies, and confidentiality and privacy.
Exam sponsor: AHIMA / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
105 questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
300 (scaled)
Reported exam pass rate: 62% first-time in 2025. AHIMA CCA certification page This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CCA vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the CCA vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 CCA terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the CCA terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the AHIMA / Pearson VUE content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How many questions are on the CCA exam?
AHIMA lists 105 total CCA questions: 90 scored questions and 15 pretest questions. Candidates have 2 hours to complete the exam.
What score do I need to pass the CCA exam?
The AHIMA CCA passing score is 300. AHIMA reports exam scores on a 100-400 scale, and a score of 300 or greater is a pass.