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A patient says, 'I have hepatomegaly.' Which body system is affected?

Kidneys

Liver

Spleen

Stomach

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Key Facts: AMT CMAS Exam

200-210

Total Exam Questions

AMT CMAS exam structure

Passing Scaled Score

AMT scoring (0-100 scale)

2h 10m

Exam Time Limit

AMT CMAS test specifications

$120

Application Fee

AMT certification pricing

3 yrs

Certification Validity

AMT recertification (30 CE hours)

100

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AMT's CMAS is a 200-210 multiple-choice exam delivered at Pearson VUE, with a 2 hour 10 minute time limit and a $120 initial application fee. The credential targets front-office staff responsible for scheduling, billing/coding basics, EHR records, HIPAA compliance, and office operations — distinct from clinical roles like RMA, CMA (AAMA), or NHA CCMA. Recertification requires 30 contact hours every 3 years. The CMAS competes most directly with NHA CMAA in the front-office credential space.

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1A patient says, 'I have hepatomegaly.' Which body system is affected?

A.Kidneys

B.Liver

C.Spleen

D.Stomach

Explanation: The root 'hepat/o' refers to the liver and '-megaly' means enlargement, so hepatomegaly is an enlarged liver. CMAS candidates need enough terminology to communicate with clinicians and document properly, even though they do not perform clinical exams.

2Which abbreviation appears on The Joint Commission 'Do Not Use' list and should never be used in patient records?

A.mg

B.mL

C.QD

D.bid

Explanation: TJC's 'Do Not Use' list bans QD (every day), QOD (every other day), U/IU, MS/MSO4/MgSO4, trailing zeros, and missing leading zeros — write 'daily' instead of QD. mg, mL, and bid remain acceptable.

3A note states a patient is scheduled for a 'cholecystectomy.' This is the surgical removal of the:

A.Gallbladder

B.Appendix

C.Uterus

D.Colon

Explanation: 'Chol/e' = bile, 'cyst/o' = sac/bladder, '-ectomy' = surgical removal — together, removal of the gallbladder. Recognizing common surgical suffixes (-ectomy, -ostomy, -otomy, -plasty) lets a CMAS schedule and chart procedures correctly.

4Which medical specialist primarily treats disorders of the endocrine system?

A.Nephrologist

B.Endocrinologist

C.Gastroenterologist

D.Hematologist

Explanation: Endocrinologists treat hormone and gland disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disease, and adrenal disorders. Nephrologists handle kidney disease, gastroenterologists the GI tract, and hematologists blood disorders. CMAS routes referrals to the correct specialist.

5The prefix 'tachy-' means:

A.Slow

B.Fast

C.Without

D.Difficult

Explanation: 'Tachy-' means fast (tachycardia = fast heart rate), 'brady-' means slow, 'a-/an-' means without, and 'dys-' means difficult or painful. These four prefixes appear constantly in chart documentation.

6Which task is OUTSIDE the scope of a CMAS, who performs front-office administrative work?

A.Verifying insurance eligibility

B.Drawing a venipuncture blood sample

C.Posting payments to patient accounts

D.Scheduling a follow-up appointment

Explanation: CMAS scope is administrative only — venipuncture, injections, and direct clinical care are RMA/CMA/CCMA territory. Verifying eligibility, posting payments, and scheduling are core CMAS duties. Practicing outside scope creates liability for the practice.

7An angry patient is yelling at the front desk because their appointment is running 45 minutes late. The BEST initial response is to:

A.Tell them to lower their voice or leave

B.Acknowledge the frustration, apologize for the wait, and offer an update

C.Walk away to find the office manager

D.Explain that emergencies always take priority and they must wait

Explanation: Active listening plus a sincere acknowledgment de-escalates most front-desk conflicts. Offering a concrete time update gives the patient control. Telling them to leave or walking away escalates; the 'emergencies' speech sounds dismissive even if true.

8A patient calls and says, 'I'm having crushing chest pain radiating down my left arm.' The CMAS should:

A.Schedule the next available same-day appointment

B.Place the caller on hold and find the physician

C.Tell the caller to hang up and call 911 immediately, stay on the line

D.Take a message and have the nurse call back within 30 minutes

Explanation: Crushing chest pain with arm radiation is a classic MI presentation — direct the caller to 911 and stay on the line until they confirm help is on the way. Telephone triage is OUTSIDE CMAS clinical scope, but recognizing emergencies and routing to 911 IS the admin duty.

9A deaf patient arrives for an appointment. Under the ADA, the practice must:

A.Charge the patient extra for any interpreter services

B.Provide effective communication, which may include a qualified sign language interpreter, at no cost

C.Refuse the appointment if no interpreter is on staff

D.Require the patient to bring a family member to translate

Explanation: Title III of the ADA requires public accommodations (including medical offices) to provide effective communication and auxiliary aids — including qualified interpreters when needed — at no cost to the patient. Family members are NOT considered qualified interpreters except in true emergencies.

10Which behavior best demonstrates cultural sensitivity at the front desk?

A.Assuming a patient's preferred name based on their last name

B.Asking 'How would you like to be addressed?' during check-in

C.Speaking louder when a patient has limited English

D.Recommending the patient bring an English-speaking friend next time

Explanation: Asking how a patient prefers to be addressed shows respect and avoids assumptions about names, gender, or culture. Speaking louder doesn't help limited-English speakers; the practice should arrange a qualified medical interpreter under Title VI (federally funded) or ADA-equivalent rules.

About the AMT CMAS Exam

The AMT CMAS exam validates entry-level competencies for medical administrative specialists who run the front office of medical practices and clinics. Coverage includes general medical knowledge (terminology, abbreviations, body systems), office reception and communication, scheduling and patient flow, records management and EHR, insurance and billing basics, compliance and legal (HIPAA, OSHA, advance directives), and office operations. Unlike the AMT RMA, the CMAS does NOT cover direct clinical care — no injections, venipuncture, or vital signs. CMAS is a strong fit for billing/scheduling roles, practice management aspirants, and EHR administrators.

Assessment

Approximately 200-210 multiple-choice items (mix of scored and unscored pretest)

Time Limit

2 hours 10 minutes

Passing Score

70 (scaled, 0-100 scale)

Exam Fee

$120 (initial application) (American Medical Technologists (AMT) / Pearson VUE)

AMT CMAS Exam Content Outline

~15%

General Medical Assisting Knowledge

Medical terminology, prefixes/roots/suffixes, abbreviations (TJC Do Not Use list), body systems overview, common procedures, medical specialties, and CMAS scope of practice.

~15%

Office Reception, Communication, and Customer Service

Telephone etiquette, patient greeting, identity verification, difficult patients, cultural sensitivity, ADA Title III communication access, and emergency-call recognition (911 routing).

~12%

Scheduling and Patient Flow

Stream, wave, modified wave, double booking, cluster, and open-access scheduling. Referrals (PCP gatekeeping), prior authorization, no-show management, recall systems, and surgical scheduling coordination.

~15%

Records Management and EHR

Paper vs electronic records, SOAP/POMR/SOMR, charting standards, late entries and addenda, retention schedules, ROI workflows, Promoting Interoperability program, e-prescribing, and audit logs.

~20%

Insurance, Billing, and Coding Basics

Payor types (commercial, Medicare A/B/C/D, Medicaid, Tricare, workers' comp), MBI, eligibility (270/271), prior auth (278), ABN, EOB/ERA, CMS-1500/UB-04, ICD-10-CM/CPT/HCPCS basics, NPI/EIN, clearinghouses (837/835), denial management, and AR aging.

~13%

Compliance and Legal

HIPAA Privacy/Security/Breach Notification (45 CFR 164), minimum necessary, NPP, TPO disclosures, BAA, OCR enforcement, HITECH, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, informed consent (admin role), advance directives (DNR, POA, living will), Stark/Anti-Kickback, PSDA, and ADA Title III.

~10%

Office Operations, Finance, and HR Basics

Payroll, accounts payable, banking and deposits, petty cash reconciliation, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, fire and emergency preparedness, and employment-law overview (Title VII, FLSA).

How to Pass the AMT CMAS Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 70 (scaled, 0-100 scale)
Assessment: Approximately 200-210 multiple-choice items (mix of scored and unscored pretest)
Time limit: 2 hours 10 minutes
Exam fee: $120 (initial application)

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AMT CMAS Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master HIPAA fundamentals cold: Privacy Rule, Security Rule, Breach Notification Rule (45 CFR 164), TPO disclosures, minimum necessary, NPP, BAA, and patient Right of Access. About 13% of the exam is compliance, and HIPAA dominates that domain.

2Drill insurance/billing terminology: payor types (Medicare A/B/C/D, Medicaid, Tricare, workers' comp), MBI, ABN, CMS-1500 vs UB-04, ICD-10-CM vs CPT vs HCPCS, NPI vs EIN, EOB vs ERA, 837/835/270-271. Billing/coding is the single largest topic at ~20%.

3Know the scheduling methods cold: stream/single-booking, wave, modified wave, cluster, open-access, double booking. Match each to its best-use case.

4Memorize the difference between CMAS (admin) and clinical credentials (RMA, CMA, CCMA). Several questions test scope-of-practice — knowing what a CMAS may NOT do is just as important as what they may.

5Practice front-office scenarios: difficult patients, telephone triage routing to 911, ADA-compliant communication, two-patient-identifier check-in, and HIPAA-safe greeting in a public lobby.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the AMT CMAS different from the AMT RMA?

CMAS is administrative — front office, scheduling, billing, EHR, HIPAA. RMA is clinical — vital signs, injections, venipuncture, EKGs, patient prep. Both are AMT credentials but for different roles. CMAS is not authorized to perform clinical procedures; pursue RMA, CCMA (NHA), or CMA (AAMA) for clinical work.

How is AMT CMAS different from NHA CMAA?

Both target front-office work, but they are issued by different bodies. CMAS is from American Medical Technologists (AMT), CMAA from National Healthcareer Association (NHA). The competencies overlap heavily — scheduling, billing, HIPAA, EHR — but the exam blueprints, fees, recert periods, and provider acceptance differ. Some employers list either; check the job ad.

How many questions are on the CMAS exam?

The CMAS is approximately 200-210 multiple-choice questions delivered at Pearson VUE (or remote-proctored options where available). Time limit is 2 hours 10 minutes. The exam includes both scored items and a small number of unscored pretest items.

What is the CMAS passing score?

AMT uses a scaled passing score of 70 on a 0-100 scale. Raw scores are equated across forms so that 70 represents the same level of competency regardless of which form a candidate sits.

How much does the CMAS exam cost?

The AMT CMAS application fee is approximately $120 (subject to AMT updates). Recertification requires 30 contact hours of approved continuing education every 3 years plus a renewal fee. Always verify current pricing on the AMT website.

Can a CMAS perform venipuncture, injections, or vital signs?

No. CMAS scope is administrative only. Performing clinical procedures (blood draws, injections, EKGs, vitals) is outside CMAS scope and could create state-license or liability exposure. Those tasks belong to clinical credentials such as RMA, CMA (AAMA), CCMA, or licensed nurses.

What is the eligibility to sit for CMAS?

AMT typically requires either (1) graduation from an accredited medical administrative program, or (2) a documented work-experience pathway in a medical office. Eligibility routes evolve — verify on the AMT CMAS page before applying.