CPCS Final Exam Newest 2026 Questions and
Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
AMA - CORRECT ANSWER-American Medical Association
PSV education, state licensure, current/prior medical training, DEA status,
Sanctions (Medicaid/Medicare), Board by AMBS
Also has database for PAs
NPDB - CORRECT ANSWER-Professional liability actions resulting in final
judgments
Sanctions from state licensing boards and Medicare/Medicaid
Adverse licensing action, against DEA cert
Medical malpractice payments
Hospitals report when privileges limited or revoked
Disaster Privileges - TJC - CORRECT ANSWER-Granted to volunteer LIPs
Volunteer must present govnt issues photo ID and one other document (picture
hospital ID card, PSV of license, current licesnse to practice, identification by
hospital employee...)
,PSV must begin as soon as disaster starts and within 72 hours
Disaster Privileges - HFAP - CORRECT ANSWER-Temporary privileges allowed in
disaster
Primary source ID - documented phone call acceptable
Use volunteers within scope of license
CDS - CORRECT ANSWER-Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)
NTIS - CORRECT ANSWER-National Technical Information Services
Maintains CSA Registration Database
CSA Database - CORRECT ANSWER-Controlled Substances Act
DEA authorizes this database as proof fo DEA registration
DEA or CDS cert PSV - CORRECT ANSWER-URAC - copy of certificate or
certificate number
NCQA - copy of cert,visual inspection documented, AMA/AOA Physician
Masterfile, etc
,When is DEA monitored - CORRECT ANSWER-before recommending initial
privileges, reappointment, expiration, and continually
Appointment Timeframe - TJC - CORRECT ANSWER-Not to exceed two years
Appointment Timeframe - NCQA - CORRECT ANSWER-Recredential at least
every 3 years.
Cycle to the month.
Appointment Timeframe - HFAP - CORRECT ANSWER-At least every 24 months
Appointment Timeframe - DNV - CORRECT ANSWER-Not to exceed 3 years
Appointment Timeframe - URAC - CORRECT ANSWER-At least every 3 years
Cycle to the month
Appointment Timeframe - AAAHC - CORRECT ANSWER-Not to exceed 3 years
Appointment Timeframe - CMS - CORRECT ANSWER-Practitioner - at least
every 24 months
Surgery - every two years
, Attestation Statement Timeframe - NCQA - CORRECT ANSWER-365 days from
final approval
305 - CVO
Attestation Statement Timeframe - URAC - CORRECT ANSWER-180 days prior
to credentials committee review
Doesn't require attestation statement - CORRECT ANSWER-TJC, DNV, CoPs
Board Certification Time Limit - NCQA - CORRECT ANSWER-180 days
120 days CVO
Board Certification Time Limit - URAC - CORRECT ANSWER-6 months
Board Certification Verification Required at Recredentialing by - CORRECT
ANSWER-NCQA - verification
HFAP - review
AAAHC
Correct Detailed Answers Already Graded A+
AMA - CORRECT ANSWER-American Medical Association
PSV education, state licensure, current/prior medical training, DEA status,
Sanctions (Medicaid/Medicare), Board by AMBS
Also has database for PAs
NPDB - CORRECT ANSWER-Professional liability actions resulting in final
judgments
Sanctions from state licensing boards and Medicare/Medicaid
Adverse licensing action, against DEA cert
Medical malpractice payments
Hospitals report when privileges limited or revoked
Disaster Privileges - TJC - CORRECT ANSWER-Granted to volunteer LIPs
Volunteer must present govnt issues photo ID and one other document (picture
hospital ID card, PSV of license, current licesnse to practice, identification by
hospital employee...)
,PSV must begin as soon as disaster starts and within 72 hours
Disaster Privileges - HFAP - CORRECT ANSWER-Temporary privileges allowed in
disaster
Primary source ID - documented phone call acceptable
Use volunteers within scope of license
CDS - CORRECT ANSWER-Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS)
NTIS - CORRECT ANSWER-National Technical Information Services
Maintains CSA Registration Database
CSA Database - CORRECT ANSWER-Controlled Substances Act
DEA authorizes this database as proof fo DEA registration
DEA or CDS cert PSV - CORRECT ANSWER-URAC - copy of certificate or
certificate number
NCQA - copy of cert,visual inspection documented, AMA/AOA Physician
Masterfile, etc
,When is DEA monitored - CORRECT ANSWER-before recommending initial
privileges, reappointment, expiration, and continually
Appointment Timeframe - TJC - CORRECT ANSWER-Not to exceed two years
Appointment Timeframe - NCQA - CORRECT ANSWER-Recredential at least
every 3 years.
Cycle to the month.
Appointment Timeframe - HFAP - CORRECT ANSWER-At least every 24 months
Appointment Timeframe - DNV - CORRECT ANSWER-Not to exceed 3 years
Appointment Timeframe - URAC - CORRECT ANSWER-At least every 3 years
Cycle to the month
Appointment Timeframe - AAAHC - CORRECT ANSWER-Not to exceed 3 years
Appointment Timeframe - CMS - CORRECT ANSWER-Practitioner - at least
every 24 months
Surgery - every two years
, Attestation Statement Timeframe - NCQA - CORRECT ANSWER-365 days from
final approval
305 - CVO
Attestation Statement Timeframe - URAC - CORRECT ANSWER-180 days prior
to credentials committee review
Doesn't require attestation statement - CORRECT ANSWER-TJC, DNV, CoPs
Board Certification Time Limit - NCQA - CORRECT ANSWER-180 days
120 days CVO
Board Certification Time Limit - URAC - CORRECT ANSWER-6 months
Board Certification Verification Required at Recredentialing by - CORRECT
ANSWER-NCQA - verification
HFAP - review
AAAHC
