CMAA Review Practice Test (#1 & #2 ) 2026 – with COMPLETE SOLUTION

CMAA Review Practice Test (#1 & #2 ) 2026– with COMPLETE SOLUTION
CMAA
Section A: Multiple Choice
1. What does HIPAA primarily protect?
A. Physician licensing
B. Patient health information
C. Insurance company profits
D. Hospital accreditation
✅ Answer: B

Solution:
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) protects patient health
information (PHI) from unauthorized disclosure.



2. Which document allows a medical office to bill an insurance company?
A. Advance Directive
B. Consent to Treat
C. Assignment of Benefits
D. Referral Form
✅ Answer: C

Solution:
An Assignment of Benefits (AOB) authorizes payment directly to the provider.



3. A patient arrives late for an appointment. What is the MOST appropriate CMAA action?
A. Refuse service immediately
B. Reschedule without explanation
C. Inform the provider and follow office policy
D. Send the patient home
✅ Answer: C

Solution:
CMAAs must follow office policy and communicate professionally with both provider and
patient.