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Author: Michelle Anderson
Michelle Anderson brings 20 years of experience to her role as Implementation Manager at CodeEMR, where she provides education, training and compliance guidance to maximize value in each healthcare setting. She is an expert in medical coding and compliance, coding management, regulatory compliance, and healthcare operations, specializing in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Health Centers. She holds multiple certifications, including AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified AI Medical Coder, Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA), Certified Medical Compliance Officer (CMCO), and Community Health (FQHC) Coding & Billing Specialist (CH-CBS). Michelle received her Associates of Science Degree from the Rhode Island Community College.
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