CHC Passing Score 2026: What CCB Publishes and What It Does Not
November 2, 2026 · Alex S. · reviewed by Hana N., Quality Reviewer · how we write
CCB does not publish a CHC passing number. Pass or fail rests on your raw score, the count of correct answers among the 100 scored questions on the 120-question exam.
CCB does not publish a CHC passing number. The exam has 120 questions, only 100 of them are scored, and pass or fail depends on your raw score, which is the number of questions you answered correctly. The minimum passing score is set with the Angoff method, and CCB does not state it as a count or a percentage.
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Why there is no number to chase
The CHC does not use a scaled score. CCB's candidate handbook says your score report shows pass or fail, plus raw scores by major content category, and that the raw score is what determines the result. So there is no scale to convert, and no published cut such as 70.
The handbook explains how the line is drawn. Expert psychometricians estimate the probability that a minimally qualified person would pass each item, and those estimates are averaged to give the minimum passing score. That is the Angoff method. The result is a fixed standard for the exam, but CCB keeps the figure to itself.
The practical answer to "how many do I need to get right?" is that no official figure exists. Any number you see online is a guess, so plan to be strong across the whole outline.
Where the 100 scored questions sit
The 20 other questions on the 120-question exam are not scored. Here is how the 100 scored questions are spread across the seven areas:
| Content area | Scored questions |
|---|---|
| Standards, Policies, and Procedures | 11 |
| Compliance Program Administration | 19 |
| Screening and Evaluation of Employees, Physicians, Vendors, and other Agents | 6 |
| Communication, Education, and Training on Compliance Issues | 14 |
| Monitoring, Auditing, and Internal Reporting Systems | 22 |
| Discipline for Non-compliance | 8 |
| Investigations and Remedial Measures | 20 |
Two areas, Monitoring and Auditing (22) and Investigations (20), make up 42 of the 100 scored questions. Screening is only 6. The handbook warns that area-level results are less precise when an area has few questions, so a weak screening result tells you less than a weak monitoring result would.
What the score report shows
- A pass or fail result.
- Your raw score in each major content area.
Test-center and remote-proctored candidates usually get a result right after the exam. For remote-proctored exams, the detailed report from PSI follows by postal mail within ten business days.
Format and cost
- 120 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, English only.
- Offered at PSI test centers, by remote proctoring, or on paper at SCCE and HCCA events.
- Questions can be left unanswered or bookmarked and revisited during the session.
- Exam application fee for 2026: $350 for SCCE or HCCA members and $450 for non-members. The handbook lists $375 and $475 for 2027.
If you need a second attempt
To retest, you apply through your account and need 20 CCB CEUs earned within 12 months of the retest date. If you fail two attempts within a 180-day period, you must wait 180 days from your most recent exam date before applying again. The retake fee depends on the CEUs you have submitted.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CHC passing score?
CCB does not publish one. Pass or fail is based on your raw score on the 100 scored questions, measured against a minimum passing score set with the Angoff method.
How many CHC questions are scored?
100 of the 120 questions are scored. The handbook states that your score is based on those 100.
Is there a scaled score on the CHC?
No. The handbook says a raw score, the number of questions you answered correctly, determines your pass or fail status.
How long do I have?
Two hours for the 120-question exam.
How soon can I retake the CHC?
You need 20 CCB CEUs earned within 12 months of the retest date. After two failed attempts within 180 days, you wait 180 days from the last exam date.
Official sources
Checked against the sources above on November 2, 2026. Exam bodies change fees and rules: confirm on the official page before you register.