She is also a certified professional coder (CPC) and member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Melissa leverages years of experience to counsel health care clients on billing and reimbursement, coding, and fraud and abuse matters. She advises clients on health care regulatory compliance, including creating new compliance programs and conducting compliance audits. Melissa also represents providers in licensing and Medicare certification proceedings. Her unique background as an attorney and a coder allows her to analyze reimbursement trends and assist clients in internal payment audits. Her clients include long-term care companies, physician practices, acute care facilities, and health care investment companies.