Sharon Tomany, CPC, RCC
302 44th Street West Bradenton, FL 34209 Home (941) 745-2111 Cell# (941) 201-2956
Objective Summary
To obtain a position in a professional facility where my skills, motivation and abilities would allow me to make a positive contribution and continue to learn and grow in the healthcare field. I am experienced in interventional radiology, diagnostic radiology, surgical, emergency room and pediatric coding. I also have an extensive background in billing, accounts receivable, collections, account auditing, accounts payable and practice management. I have been a Certified Professional Coder since 2006 as well as a Radiology Certified Coder since 2009 I am able to bring effective solutions to complex problems.
Business Experience March 2009 - All Children's Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida Present Interventional Radiology and Emergency Room (Physician Coder) As well as Anesthesia and Pathology Coding for -Kathy Peak, Director of Professional Billing Abstracting diagnostic and procedure codes for Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology procedures from the medical record Review Emergency Center medical records and assign CPT and ICD-9 for Professional Services Review Pathology Reports and accurately abstract information for ICD-9 and CPT coding Review Anesthesia Records and accurately abstract ICD-9 and CPT codes Leader for weekly conference calls with HIM, Interventional RAD representative and Patient Accounts Departments to review IR charts and procedures for coding compliance. Conduct ongoing coding and compliance education with Radiology Doctors Assist with training and auditing of new coders Responsible for all updates pertaining to Radiology coding for the CDM Manager Contacting physicians and/or Ancillary departments when additional information is needed to accurately code the record.
March 2003 - West Coast Pediatrics - Bradenton, Florida March 2009 Office and Billing Manager for Dr. Constance Charles-Logan My responsibilities for this pediatric office included all aspects and duties of the Office Manager combined with the duties of coding and billing claims utilizing CPT and ICD-9 codes. This included entry of charges and posting insurance payments, accounts receivable and collections, preparation of month end and year end reports for the CPA, credentialing, negotiating insurance contracts as well as conducting staff meetings and yearly reviews of all staff. May 2003 - Aderholdt Back Pain Institute Bradenton, Florida (Temporary Position) Sharon Tomany March 2004 Office Manager for Dr. Craig Aderholdt My responsibilities for this chiropractic office included all aspects and duties of Office Manager as well as the responsibilities of Accounts Receivable/Collections, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Daily entry of all charges and payments.
Page 2 Sharon J. Tomany July 1999 May 2003 Bradenton Surgical Group Bradenton, Florida Practice Manager for - Dr. Gary Bunch I originally was hired as the Billing Specialists for this general surgery practice. I was promoted to Practice Manager after my first year. My duties included but were not limited to the following:
January 1991 June 1999 Coding from operative reports utilizing CPT and ICD-9 codes Entry of all charges and posting all payments Instituted electronic billing system for filing of claims Accounts receivable/collections, Accounts payable and payroll Re-Credentialing of doctors with the hospital and insurance companies as needed Re-Negotiated all fee schedules with insurance contracts as they were renewed Designed and implemented a Policy and Procedure Manual Marketing and Advertising
Cape Cod Hospital - Hyannis, Massachusetts Outpatient Accounts Representative - Ms. Carol Harrison, Director Patient Accts. My responsibilities included all aspects of insurance billing for Medicaid, commercial insurances as well as workers compensation and auto claims for outpatient billing. Duties included: Submission of 3rd party claims utilizing CPT and ICD-9 codes, collections, verification of insurance coverage and daily entry of charges and payments, and researching claim denials and re-submission of insurance claims. I worked on a Telemetry floor as a Certified Nursing Assistant for two years previous to the billing office at Cape Cod Hospital.
Education
King Philip Regional High School - Wrentham, Massachusetts National Honor Society National Treasurer of Massachusetts Office Education Assoc. Outstanding Typist Award Outstanding Business Student Award The John Hancock Award for Excellence in Business
Massasoit Community College - Brockton, Massachusetts Accounting - Deans List Cape Cod Community College - Barnstable, Massachusetts Physical Therapy Assistant Program Computer Skills Certification Professional Affiliations References Computer: Windows, Office XP, Excel Billing Software: Medisoft, MediTech, Medical Manager, Intergy (Sage) Typing @ 95 wpm, Transcription Certified Professional Coder - AAPC 2006 - current Radiology Certified Coder - RCCB - 2010 - current President of the Bradenton AAPC - 2007 Member of the Bradenton AAPC 2008 - present Available upon request
Sharon J. Tomany, CPC, RCC 302 44th Street West Bradenton, Florida 34209 Home 941-745-2111 Cell# 941-201-2956
April 12, 2013 Sarasota Memorial Health Care System Attn: Human Resources Department 1700 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239 Dear Sirs: I am pursuing the position for Prospective Payment Radiology Coordinator with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. I was alerted to this employment opportunity through your hospital website. With my 20+ years experience in the healthcare field; in addition to practice management skills combined with my vast coding experience in multi specialties including: Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Surgery, Anesthesia, Pathology, and Emergency Room. I feel that I would be the ideal candidate for the Prospective Payment Radiology Coordinator with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System. I have been CPC Certified through the AAPC since 2006 and RCC certified through the RCCB since 2010. I am currently studying for the CPMA Certified Professional Medical Auditor Certification through the AAPC and the NAMAS - National Alliance of Medical Accreditation Services and will be certified before the end of this year. My objective is to establish myself with an organization where I will utilize my medical coding skills and secure the opportunity for continued grown within the healthcare field. My ability to organize and prioritize as well as my ambition and diligent work ethics would be an asset to your hospital. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss opportunities of employment. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. Sincerely,
Sharon J. Tomany, CPC, RCC
