Free NCICS Exam Prep
National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist
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Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Insurance FoundationsYou are here
Build the essential knowledge base: medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, commercial vs. government insurance plans, and the role of the insurance and coding specialist.
Medical Coding - ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS Level II
Master coding conventions, sequencing rules, modifier application, and abstracting from medical record documentation. This is the largest section at 30%.
Claims Submission and CMS-1500
Complete the CMS-1500 accurately, submit clean claims for PPO/HMO/Medicare/Medicaid/TRICARE/Workers' Comp, and manage encounter forms and fee schedules (23%).
Payments, Collections, Law and Ethics
Read EOBs, post payments, manage A/R, handle denials and appeals. Apply HIPAA, HITECH, Stark, Anti-Kickback, and False Claims Act compliance (31% combined).
Practice Exams and Final Review
Take full-length timed practice tests, review weak areas, and target alternative item formats (drag-drop, multi-select, hotspot) which make up 8% of the exam.
Can You Take the NCICS Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Current student in an NCCT-authorized Insurance and Coding program, or
- •Graduate of an NCCT-authorized program within the past 5 years, or
- •1+ year of verifiable full-time experience within the past 5 years, or
- •Qualifying US military service or 1+ year of military experience, or
- •Instructor with 1+ year teaching at an NCCT-authorized school
NCICS Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks typical
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
NCCT (computer-based testing at NCCT-authorized sites and live remote proctoring)
Retake Policy
Candidates who fail may retest after a wait period set by NCCT; an additional exam fee applies for each attempt.
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What You'll Study
7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & NCICS Exam Overview
3 sections
Chapter 2: Medical Coding Principles & ICD-10-CM
4 sections
Chapter 3: CPT & HCPCS Level II Procedural Coding
6 sections
Chapter 4: Medical Claims Submission & Billing Workflows
9 sections
Chapter 5: Medical Benefits, Eligibility, & Patient Financials
6 sections
Chapter 6: Law, Ethics, & Healthcare Compliance
6 sections
Chapter 7: Payments, Denials, & Accounts Receivable
6 sections
NCICS Exam Details
National Certified Insurance and Coding Specialist
Administered by NCCT
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NCCT content outline
Abstracting, sequencing, code-set guidelines, modifiers
CMS-1500, clean claims, commercial and government plans
Verification, Birthday Rule, pre-authorizations, patient collection
HIPAA, HITECH, Stark, Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, FDCPA
EOB/RA, payment posting, denials, A/R, appeals
What's Included
7 Chapters
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Practice Quizzes
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What's Next After the NCICS?
After passing the NCICS, you can pursue these career paths
NHA CBCS
Alternate billing & coding credential
NHA CCMA
Clinical medical assistant credential
NHA CMAA
Medical administrative assistant
NCICS Exam FAQ
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