Our People
Denise Garrett, COC, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CPPM, CSFAC
Billing Manager
Medical Billing & Consulting
Denise Garrett is a billing manager with more than 20 years of medical billing experience. She is a Certified Professional Coder with expertise in the coding of diagnoses, services, and procedures for physician practices. Her expertise benefits medical practice clients throughout Michigan. She is a member of the firm’s Healthcare Services Group. Denise is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders Chapter Association (AAPCCA) national board of directors and serves on the executive committee as the Vice Chair.
Specializations
- Specializations in the coding of diagnoses, services and procedures for physician practices, clinics and third-party payors
- Application of CPT® and HCPCS procedure and supply codes and ICD-10 diagnosis codes used for billing professional medical services to insurance companies
- Business needs for healthcare entities including operational efficiencies, staff training and technology
- Compliance with government laws, regulations, rules, and guidelines
- Revenue cycle management
- Medical audits
Professional Certifications and Education
- Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPM®)
- Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO™)
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMA®)
- Certified General Surgery Coder (CGSC)
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
- Certified Outpatient Coder (COC)
- Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC)
- Certified Emergency Department Coder (CEDC)
- Certified Surgical Foot & Ankle Surgical Coder (CSFAC)
- Certified Professional Biller (CPB®)
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- American Academy of Professional Coders Chapter Association (AAPCCA) national board of directors
- National Alliance of Medical Auditing Specialists (NAMAS)
- American Association of Medical Coding Professionals (AAOMCP)
Community Involvement
- Aaron’s Gifts from Home