April Lee, DC, CPCO, CPMA
With nearly two decades of clinical, compliance, and business leadership experience, Dr. April Lee brings a powerful blend of real-world expertise and regulatory insight to chiropractic teams across the country. A practicing chiropractor and Certified Professional Compliance Officer and Auditor, Dr. Lee is uniquely positioned to help practices navigate the complex world of documentation, OIG compliance, and Medicare regulations.
At KMC University, she has served as both a Specialist and former Director of Education, overseeing curriculum development, internal audits, and training for thousands of clients. Her career includes building and successfully selling her own high-performing chiropractic practice, giving her a firsthand understanding of the business and clinical sides of practice ownership.
Whether conducting documentation audits, developing compliance programs, or training providers and staff, Dr. Lee empowers practices to protect revenue, reduce risk, and maintain peace of mind in an increasingly regulated healthcare environment.
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Professional Experience
- 17 years of hands-on chiropractic experience working with patients, case management, diagnosis, compliance, and documentation
- Compliance Specialist for KMC University, 2019- present
- Certified Professional Compliance Officer, 2021-present
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor, 2022-present
- Successfully built and managed my Chiropractic business creating a busy, profitable organization while leading all team members and associate doctors and then sold that practice in 2020.
Owner of Serenity Health Chiropractic- Shalimar, FL 4/2023- present
- Actively in practice full time with patient care and business management
Compliance Specialist- KMC University- Highlands Ranch, CO 4/2023- present
- Construct OIG Compliance Programs for chiropractic offices
- Perform documentation audits for chiropractic offices
Education Director– KMC University – Highlands Ranch, CO 10/2019- 4/2023
- Served as documentation and compliance expert for KMC University and its thousands of clients and customers, overseeing all documentation and compliance training, and curriculum
- Conducted one-on-one training, analysis, and implementation guidance related to Medicare, documentation, coding, compliance, and other business matters
- Supervised, trained, and lead the largest team of certified specialists in this profession as they consult with clients, and train teams on matters of documentation and compliance
- Oversaw all internal auditing of documentation records, whether for compliance, records requests, or assisting clients who are being audited by third-party payers and Medicare.
- Analyzed practice fees for regulatory compliance, including illegal discounts and inducements
- Responsible for KMC University’s Research and Development arm, keeping up to date on changes that affect health care, the chiropractic profession, and other important areas
- Authored blogs and articles published throughout the Chiropractic profession pertaining to areas of reimbursement, documentation, and compliance
Owner of Bluewater Chiropractic Wellness Center- Niceville, FL 10/2008- 02/2020
- Operated successful chiropractic practice to include patient care and business management
- Managed and trained associate doctors
- Managed all duties of office and administrative staff
- Created policies and standard operating procedures for all job positions and duties within the practice
Associate Doctor of Chiropractic – La Costa Chiropractic – Carlsbad, CA 9/2005 to 08/2008
- Provided chiropractic care and therapy services for a wellness-based chiropractic office.
- Performed compliant history, examination, assessment, and diagnosis of patients to identify musculoskeletal and spine disorders and develop functional treatment plans including effective chiropractic treatment. Accurately documented and maintained patient notes and charts
Education
- Doctorate of Chiropractic: Cum Laude, 9/2004, Palmer West Chiropractic College- San Jose, CA
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Biology: 07/2004, Excelsior College – Albany, NY
Certifications
- Certified Professional Compliance Officer
- Certified Professional Medical Auditor
- State of FL Chiropractic License
- National Board of Chiropractic Exam: Part I, II, III, PT, and IV
Skills & Abilities
- Leadership
- Decision making abilities and problem resolution
- Time management
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Organizational Skills
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