Meet Sandy Diesbach,
Coding & Compliance Expert

Sandy Diesbach brings more than three decades of leadership experience in healthcare administration, medical coding, auditing, and compliance. Her expertise spans a broad spectrum of clinical and administrative areas including OB-GYN, internal medicine, emergency medicine, family practice, psychiatry, and rural health. In both traditional and emerging healthcare spaces, Sandy has led high-impact consulting engagements focused on ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing reimbursement, and improving operational efficiency.

She has served as Director of Patient Financial Services, Senior Coding Manager, and Director of Rural Health Clinics, and was instrumental in scaling a national coding organization from 25 to over 250 coders. In addition to her deep knowledge of HCC coding, ICD-10, RADV audits, and HEDIS/STAR programs, Sandy has developed specialized expertise in the rapidly growing field of psychedelic-assisted therapies. She has worked with clinics offering Spravato (esketamine) and ketamine treatment, guiding them through the complexities of coding, billing, and documentation to meet payer and regulatory standards. Her work also includes research and quality assurance for these innovative therapies.

Sandy’s approach blends technical precision with a human touch—bringing clarity, collaboration, and improved morale to the teams she supports. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration and has additional credentials in psychology, medical assisting, emergency medical services, and coding certifications from AAPC and AHIMA. Sandy has also taught at the collegiate level, equipping future healthcare professionals with both clinical and administrative skills.