Medical Coding Expert Witnesses in Texas

The SEAK Expert Witness Directory contains a comprehensive list of medical coding expert witnesses who testify, consult and provide litigation support on medical coding and related issues. Medical coding expert witnesses and consultants on this page may form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, and provide expert witness testimony at deposition and trial. The issues and subjects these medical coding expert witnesses testify regarding may include: Medical Coding, Health Insurance Coding, Health Insurance Fraud, Medical Billing, Medical Necessity, Medical Policy, Medicare, Medicare Abuse, Medicare Billing, Medicare Fraud, Medicare Lc Ds, Medicare Nc Ds, Qui Tam, Ucr, and Upcoding.

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Marisa Yermakova

Expert Medical Billing - Coding & Reasonableness

Medical Equation

Austin, Texas
Medical Billing - Revenue Cycle Management, Chargemaster Review, Collections Analysis, Medical Coding Review, Financial Analysis, Coding and Billing Operations, Budgeting, Insurance Billing, Phantom charges, Unbundling Charges, Claims Appeals, Payment Reconciliation
With more than 10 years of experience in healthcare reimbursement and revenue cycle analysis, I offer a specialized focus on benefit verification, claims appeals, payment reconciliation and trend analysis. My background includes in-depth research of payor policy stipulations, medical coding accuracy, and resolving discrepancies through direct communication with high-level insurance representatives. I have led special projects to secure mass payments owed to providers, launched and optimized a practice management system for a multi-provider chiropractic group, and successfully advocated for countless beneficiaries denied medically necessary procedures. I am well-versed in state-specific billing laws and guidelines nationwide and bring a detail-oriented, compliance-driven approach to every case. Available for depositions and trial testimony and willing to travel as needed. For a full CV or testimony list, please reach out directly.
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Rhonda R Guitreau

Medical Billing Specialist - 40+ years experience

Medical Reimbursement Specialists

DALLAS, Texas
Medical Billing, Medical Coding - Medical Bill Review, Reasonableness of Medical Bills, Forensic Bill Review, Medical Cost Analysis, Expert Witness for Deposition/Trial, UCR fee analysis, Medicare/Medicaid/Work Comp, Future Medical Expenses, Geographic Specific Provider market comparisons, Affidavits/Controverting affidavits
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Richard F Lacy, MHA, CPC, FMC

Medical Coding and Reasonable Value Expert

Transparency Healthcare

Texas
Medical Billing, Medical Coding - Reasonable Value of Medical Services, Payment Disputes, Future Cost of Care, Managed Care, Reimbursement Rate Expert, Contract Rate Negotiations, Medical Claims Analysis, Cost Projections
I am the founder of Transparency Healthcare, LLC and serve as an independent medical billing and coding expert. I hold a Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) from Trinity University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern Methodist University. I am a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders and a Certified Forensic Medical Coder through the Association of Forensic Medical Coders, and I maintain active involvement in multiple professional organizations related to medical billing, coding, and claims analysis. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively with complex healthcare data, large claims datasets, and multiple healthcare information systems to support financial analysis, contract evaluation, and operational improvement. My expertise includes reimbursement methodologies, managed care contracting, utilization analysis, and medical coding compliance. As an expert consultant, I have prepared numerous reports addr...
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Paul Saiz, MD, FAAOS, CIME

Spine surgery and coding expert

3 Crosses Orthopedic Spine

Texas
Spine Surgery & Spine Care, Medical Coding - Spine fusion, Spine tumors, Spine trauma, Laminectomy, Discectomy, Total disk replacement, Decompression, Dural tear, Pedicle screws, Independent medical examinations, IME, Causation, Medical coding, Medical billing, Medical necessity, Spinal abscess, Disability evaluation, Workers Comp, MVA
Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Spine Surgery in active clinical practice. Fellowship trained in both spinal reconstructive surgery and musculoskeletal oncology and reconstruction. 20+ years clinical experience in spine surgery. Well-experienced public speaker. Special expertise in spinal care coding and medical necessity. New Mexico State Team Physician. Experienced expert witness, certified independent medical examiner, and medical necessity peer reviewer. Licensed in New Mexico, Texas and Arizona. Co-vice chair North American Spine Society Coding Committee.
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Megan Smith, DO, MBA

Medical Qui Tam False Claims Expert Witness

MAS Medical Consulting, LLC

Aledo, Texas
Medical Billing, Medical Coding - Qui Tam, Health Insurance Fraud, Medical Necessity, Medicare Fraud, Medicare LCDs, Medicare, Commercial Insurance, Medicare NCDs, Medical Coding, Medicare Billing, Upcoding, Health Insurance Coding, Medicare Abuse, Commercial Insurance Fraud, Medical Policy
Dr. Smith is board certified in internal medicine with experience as a medical director in determining the medical necessity of procedures, post-acute care, admissions and billing & coding questions. Additionally, she has experience in serving as a consultant for pharmaceutical marketing research questions. She is licensed by the State of Texas Medical Board.
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Bernice Zander

Medical Billing Expert Witness

Abacus Analytics

Austin, Texas
Medical Coding, Medical Billing - UCR, Usual Customary Reasonable, Medical Billing Expert Witness, Medical Coding Expert Witness, Billing Expert Witness, Medical Coding Expert, Medical Billing Expert, AMA
BS, RHIT, CCS
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Helen Spaustat, CPC, CMPA, CRC, CHC

Expert Witness Medical Billing, Coding, UCR Fees

BEST-MED CONSULTING, LLC

SAN ANTONIO, Texas
Medical Billing, Medical Coding - Pain Management, Orthopaedics, Anesthesia, UCR, Personal Injury, Chiropractic, Neurology, Fraud Waste Abuse, Unbundling, Fee Analysis, Physical Therapy, Radiology, Medical Record Auditing, Psychiatry, Up coding, Outpatient Hospital, Hospital Billing, Reasonable charges, Future Costs, Medical Billing Fraud
BEST-MED CONSULTING, LLC - Billing Expert Solutions of Texas. Highly Experienced Expert Witness 10 years –200 + cases. Multiple specialty expertise (Pain Management, Anesthesia, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Orthopedic, Radiology, Hospital) Trial and deposition experience. Certified Professional Coder and Medical Record Auditor 20+ Years. Healthcare Compliance experience for Health Plan and Large Health System. Experience in detecting Healthcare Fraud, Waste and Abuse former Special Investigation Unit Manager.
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James E Alexander, Jr., MD

Specializes in Medicare Qui Tam False Claims Cases

Healthcare Compliance Management, LLC

Fort Worth, Texas
Medical Billing, Medical Coding - Qui Tam, Health Insurance Fraud, Health Insurance Abuse, Medicare, Medicare Fraud, Medicare Abuse, Medical Policy, Medical Necessity in Medicare, Medicare LCDs, Medicare NCDs, Medicare Coding, Medicare Billing, Health Insurance Coding, Upcoding, Medical Devices, New Medical Technology
Completed SEAK Expert Witness Training. Experience working on 4 large qui tam cases. Retired Captain (O-6) United States Navy. Board Certified General Surgeon. Partner in Healthcare Compliance Management, LLC, a consulting firm incorporated in Texas. Dr. Alexander and his partners established HCM in early 2002 and since that time he has been involved in numerous healthcare compliance consulting projects for major pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, large and small hospitals, cancer centers, large and small physician groups, other consulting entities as a special consultant, and legal firms (both as a consultant and as an expert witness).
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