Ronald Stack
Rockford
Summary
Results-driven Coding Manager with a strong background working at large integrated health systems, recognized for leading teams to achieve significant revenue growth. Expertise in accounts receivable and quality assurance, implemented innovative tracking solutions that streamlined processes. Focused on improving operational efficiency and coding accuracy across departments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HB Coding Manager
ProMedica Health System
Toledo
10.2023 - Current
- Manage daily revenue of 50+ million and daily activities of approximately 50 ProMedica remote coding team members
- Consistently at or below 1.0 overall A/R days for all coding teams and in the top 25% for all Epic users
- Created and implemented a quality tracking tool for the department
- Created an education tracking tool for the department
- Collaborates with Revenue Cycle Teams to clean up and improve ineffective revenue cycle processes in multiple areas of health system
- Collaborates with CDI Team to improve operational efficiency and quality of data and documentation for Inpatient encounters
System Director - Facility and Professional Coding
University of Michigan Health System - Sparrow
Lansing
01.2018 - 10.2023
- Manage daily revenue of 30+ million and daily activities of approximately 65 Sparrow remote coding team members
- Consistently at or below 3.0 overall A/R days for all coding teams
- Collaborates with Revenue Cycle Teams to clean up and improve ineffective revenue cycle processes in multiple areas of health system
- Led transition and integration of coding teams into from affiliate hospitals into Sparrow Health System
- Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures
- Collaborates with CDI Team to improve operational efficiency and quality of data and documentation for Inpatient encounters
Coding Operations Manager
Corewell Health System - Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids
04.2013 - 12.2017
- Managed daily revenue of $10+ million and daily activities of approximately 45 Spectrum remote coding team members and 15 remote contract team members.
- Created a Specialty Coding Team for Spectrum Health by consolidating multiple high dollar coding areas from cardiovascular, oncology, and interventional radiology departments
- Facilitated a multi-departmental edit strategy team identified and resolved process issues resulting in decreased percentage of denials saving millions of dollars in revenue.
- Led transition and integration of coding teams into from community hospitals into Spectrum Health System
Coder II Outpatient
Corewell Health
Grand Rapids
01.2010 - 04.2013
- Analyzed and resolved coding discrepancies in medical records.
- Reviewed patient charts for accurate code assignment.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for efficient data management.
- Ensured adherence to industry coding regulations and best practices.
- Applied coding rules established by American Medical Association and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for assignment of procedural codes.
Education
Master of Health Care Administration -
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN02-2023
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IndianaAssociate in Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MichiganSkills
- Leadership skills
- Accounts receivable proficiency
- Quality assurance
- Cross-department collaboration
Professional Licensure And Certifications
- RHIT, 12/31/26
- Purdue Alumni Association
- Ferris Alumni Association
- AHIMA
- MAHIMA
- AAPC
Certification
- RHIT - active and valid through December, 2026
Timeline
HB Coding Manager
ProMedica Health System
10.2023 - Current
System Director - Facility and Professional Coding
University of Michigan Health System - Sparrow
01.2018 - 10.2023
Coding Operations Manager
Corewell Health System - Spectrum Health
04.2013 - 12.2017
Coder II Outpatient
Corewell Health
01.2010 - 04.2013
Master of Health Care Administration -
Purdue University Global
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Purdue University
Associate in Applied Science - Health Information Technology
Ferris State University
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