Christopher A. Parrella, Esq., CPC, CHC, CPCO is the founder and principal attorney of Parrella Health Law in Boston, a boutique law firm exclusively devoted to healthcare provider defense and compliance. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1997. His credentials include Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Professional Compliance Officer (CPCO), and Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), credentials that underline his unique combination of legal, regulatory, and RCM expertise.

Parrella’s practice spans audit and investigation defense, overpayment appeals, reimbursement strategy, compliance and payer disputes. At Parrella Health Law, Chris ensures that every client receives direct access to his one-on-one counsel, reflecting his commitment to personalized, high-touch service.

In addition to his firm, he co-founded HelpUcompli, a healthcare compliance and SaaS company, where he shapes and delivers scalable compliance programs, risk assessments, education and technology solutions for health care providers across the U.S.

A nationally recognized speaker and author, Parrella serves on several advisory and editorial boards, including the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) National Advisory Board, Legal Advisory Board and Ethics Committees. His expert insight regularly appears in industry publications. With decades of experience navigating Medicare/Medicaid/Commercial laws and regulations, fraud & abuse enforcement and revenue-cycle risk, he blends legal acumen with operational savvy, making him a trusted advisor to healthcare providers seeking both responsive defense and proactive compliance.