Michelle Watson is a seasoned coding and compliance auditor with over 21 years of experience in medical coding, auditing and regulatory compliance. Her expertise encompasses Medicare and Medicaid program regulations, RAC payer appeals, and reimbursement for physician practices, hospital outpatient provider-based clinics, rural health centers and telehealth services. Michelle also brings a strong background in provider education on these topics.

As an in-house coding and compliance professional, Michelle applies her extensive knowledge to support health care providers through in-depth professional claims and medical record documentation reviews, assisting with regulatory research, clinical narrative development, and the preparation of audit and litigation responses. In addition to her specialized skills in physician E/M coding reviews, Michelle’s in-depth expertise extends to general surgery, cardiology and OB/Gyn services. Michelle also leverages her unique experience in developing annual compliance audit plans for hospital-owned physician practices on behalf of firm clients.