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CIC Practice Exams

Practice inpatient coding concepts with Jasper or Onyx. Each named exam contains 44 questions, with results and rationales to help you identify where further study would be useful.

44 questions per gemAnswer rationales30-day access
CCO CIC Practice Exams: 44 questions per gem, 30-day access

Practice is one part of your preparation.

Bring your foundationThese are practice questions, not a full course in inpatient facility coding.

Plan your study windowEach purchase provides 30-day access. Purchase again if you need longer; access does not renew automatically.

Keep expectations clearThis is independent CCO practice, not the official CIC exam. A practice score does not guarantee a credentialing result.

Different gems. Separate practice sets.

Each individual gem has 44 questions and its own answer rationales. Select a card to update the purchase panel.

Jasper

$34.95

44 questions · 30-day access

Jasper: one practice exam with 44 questions.

Choose Jasper

Onyx

$34.95

44 questions · 30-day access

Onyx: one practice exam with 44 questions.

Choose Onyx

Access is limited to the selected exam. Separate courses, Review Blitzes, books and certification fees are not included.

Turn practice into a focused study plan.

CHOOSE

Pick your practice set

Choose the gem you want, and plan your study around the 30-day access window.

PRACTICE

Work through the questions

Use your study references and set a time goal if useful. Follow the platform’s instructions for submitting your attempt and viewing results.

REVIEW

Study the rationales

Review both correct and incorrect answers. Identify what to revisit, then retake the same set during your access period to check your understanding.

Unlimited retakes during your access period

You may retake the purchased practice set during its 30-day access period. Retakes use the same questions rather than generating a new bank. Aim to understand the reasoning, not just memorize the answer letters.

Results and answer explanations

Online scoring and rationales help you review your attempt. Use the explanations to identify whether an error came from a knowledge gap, a guideline interpretation or a reference lookup.

These results describe your performance on this practice set, not a guaranteed score on a professional certification exam.

Where practice fits in the CCO Proven Process

Learn, review, practice. A full course builds the foundation, a Review Blitz refreshes it, and practice exams help you identify gaps.

Explore the related full course or explore the Review Blitz. These are separately purchased products.

Use your results to guide further study.

These focus areas help organize your preparation; they are not a promise of a fixed question distribution or an exact replica of any official exam.

Documentation and clinical context

  • Medical record and documentation concepts
  • Terminology, anatomy and pathophysiology
  • Regulatory and payer requirements

Inpatient coding and payment

  • ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS concepts
  • Inpatient payment methodologies
  • DRGs and coding from clinical documentation

Compliance and application

  • Facility compliance and audit concepts
  • Documentation gaps
  • Applying inpatient coding knowledge

Use current reference materials and check any professional exam provider’s current requirements separately.

Questions before you buy?

How long do I have access?

Each purchase gives you 30 days of access to the selected exam or bundle. If you need longer, you may purchase again. These are one-time purchases, not automatic subscriptions.

What does my selection include?

Each individual gem includes one 44-question practice set with answer rationales and retakes during the 30-day access period.

Each gem is purchased separately; no bundle is listed on this page.

Are the gem names difficulty levels?

No. Gem names identify different sets; they do not indicate beginner, intermediate or advanced levels, and there is no required gem order.

Will a retake or repurchase give me different questions?

No new question bank is promised. Retakes use the same questions in the named set. Purchasing again provides another access period, not a guarantee of new content. Choose a different gem if you want another listed practice set.

Is this an official certification exam?

No. This is independent CCO practice for CIC preparation. It does not award a professional credential and does not replace registration for an official certification exam.

No affiliation, endorsement or guaranteed pass result is implied. Official exam requirements are determined by the issuing organization.

Can I use the questions offline or as a printed exam?

These practice exams are delivered online, not as a downloadable question-bank product. You need internet access to use the platform. Check the current product terms if you have a specific accessibility or study-format need.

How do I access my purchase?

Follow the access instructions in your purchase confirmation. You can also start at CCO Login. If you cannot locate the purchased exam, contact CCO Support for help.

Are CEUs or a professional credential included?

No CEUs or professional certification are included. Any practice-exam completion certificate documents practice activity only; it is not a professional credential.

What is the refund policy?

CCO’s digital practice-exam purchases are nonrefundable. Confirm the gem or bundle, price and 30-day access terms before paying. Ask CCO for guidance if you are unsure.

Choose the practice set that fits your next study session.

Select your gem, review the price and access terms, then use its buy button.

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44 questions per gem · 30-day access · Repurchase if you need longer

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