Meet the Expert

LaRonda Ford, the founder and CEO of Upscale HIM Consulting and Recruiting, bring three decades of hands-on HIM experience, with a career built on precision, leadership, and a deep understanding of healthcare operations. My background includes work in Level 1 Trauma Centers, teaching hospitals, Children Hospitals, and large-bed acute care facilities. I’m credentialed with RHIT, CCS, and CCS-P, and proficient in APR-DRG and MS-DRG systems. I also specialize in appeal writing and coding compliance strategies that support accurate reimbursement and regulatory integrity.