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Medical Coding Audits
Targeted review of coding accuracy, documentation support, risk exposure, and defensibility.
Medical Coding • Compliance • Education
Bonnie Patterson
CPC, CPMA, CMRS, CMCS
Medical Coding Auditor | Compliance Strategist | Speaker | Educator
Helping healthcare organizations stay audit-ready, reduce compliance risk, and protect revenue.
Every coded claim tells a story. If the documentation does not support the code, the story falls apart.
Where Compliance Meets Confidence
That is where I come in.
I partner with healthcare organizations to identify coding vulnerabilities before auditors do, strengthen documentation integrity, improve coding defensibility, and help providers and coding teams navigate today’s increasingly complex compliance environment.
My work goes beyond finding errors. I help organizations understand why they occur, how to correct them, and how to build processes that prevent them from happening again.
Whether I am conducting coding audits, educating providers, or speaking at national and local events, my focus remains the same: practical, defensible, sustainable compliance improvement.
What I Do
Audit-minded support designed to strengthen coding accuracy, documentation integrity, regulatory compliance, and revenue protection.
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Documentation Integrity
Identification of documentation gaps that affect code assignment, medical necessity, and audit outcomes.
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Coding Compliance
Compliance-focused review aligned with coding guidelines, payer requirements, and regulatory expectations.
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Revenue Integrity
Support for accurate reimbursement, reduced leakage, stronger claim defensibility, and lower denial risk.
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Fraud, Waste & Abuse
Risk identification, pattern recognition, documentation review, and compliance education.
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Provider Education
Practical education that connects documentation behavior to coding outcomes and compliance exposure.
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E/M Auditing
Evaluation of medical decision-making, time documentation, level selection, and supporting evidence.
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ICD-10-CM
Diagnosis coding review focused on specificity, guideline application, sequencing, and documentation support.
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CPT & HCPCS Level II
Procedure and service coding review with attention to modifiers, bundling, medical necessity, and payer policy.
Speaking Engagements
Engaging, practical education built around real-world coding risk, auditor mindset development, and documentation defensibility.
AAPC Newport News, VA Chapter
Recognizing Risk: Coding Compliance, Documentation Integrity, Fraud, Waste & Abuse
AAPC May Mania — Sharon, PA Chapter
Think Like an Auditor
Educational Series
Structured content created to help coding professionals and healthcare organizations strengthen audit readiness and compliance awareness.
- Coding Compliance Essentials: 12 Weeks to Audit Readiness
- HIPAA & Data Protection
- Fraud, Waste & Abuse
- ICD-10-CM 2026 Guideline Updates
- 25 Days of Christmas: Coding, Auditing & Compliance
Resources
Practical tools designed for coding professionals, auditors, compliance teams, and healthcare organizations.
Audit Checklists
Structured tools for consistent, defensible review.
Coding Cheat Sheets
Quick-reference guidance for coding and compliance topics.
Educational Infographics
Visual content that simplifies complex regulatory concepts.
Presentation Slide Decks
Professional education for teams, chapters, and organizations.
Compliance Resources
Practical materials that support stronger internal controls and audit readiness.
Let’s Connect
Whether you are looking for an experienced auditor, an engaging speaker, compliance education, or practical coding guidance, I would be glad to connect and help your organization strengthen documentation, improve coding accuracy, and stay audit-ready.
My full resume is available upon request for recruiters, hiring managers, and organizations interested in discussing opportunities.