About Coleman Consulting Group

Wilma N. Torres, CPC

Wilma Torres, of the Coleman Consulting Group, is a veteran of the healthcare industry with 30 years’ experience in medical billing and reimbursement optimization.

For 10 years, Wilma worked closely with world-renowned cardiologist Bernard Lown, M.D. of Harvard University. As his business manager, she was responsible for optimizing financial performance, insurance coding for billing and payor compliance, and physician education to maximize reimbursement. Wilma also coordinated two successful billing system conversions without any disruption in the practice’s cash flow.

Prior to this, Wilma successfully managed the billing and reimbursement for one of the largest hospitals affiliated with Harvard University.

Wilma is a Certified Professional Coder and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. She has served as a Board member of many local organizations, including Women in Healthcare and the Women’s Healthcare Executive Network.

The 2007 and 2010 President of a local chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), Wilma regularly proctors examinations for AAPC credentialing and has coordinated three day-long Coding Fests to assist local professionals in maintaining and advancing their coding credentials.

Wilma was recognized as a 2005 Women of Distinction Nominee by Soroptomist International for outstanding work in her field, in the community, and beyond the call of duty.