Michelle Baitey

Michelle Baitey holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Columbia Southern University and possesses multiple certifications including COC, CPB, CPC, CPC-I, CPC-P, and CPMA. Currently serving as Director of Quality and Education at Lifepoint Health® since January 2021, Michelle has previously held positions such as Coding Quality Manager at the same organization and Coding Manager at Parallon. With extensive experience in coding, quality management, and training, Michelle has contributed to organizations like Change Healthcare as Audit Manager and HMS Federal Solutions as Quality and Training Analyst. As President and CEO of Baitey Consulting Group, LLC, Michelle provided consulting services to physician-based practices, focusing on coding education and chart auditing. Michelle's career in medical coding and practice management began as a Medical Coder and Office Manager, showcasing a comprehensive understanding of clinical operations and coding compliance.