Channon Young
Parkville
Summary
Dynamic billing specialist with proven expertise at Lifting Stigmas and Changing Lives, with 5 years in behavioral health billing. Specializing in insurance verification, claims processing, and reimbursement for mental health and substance use services. Skilled in navigating Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurance requirements while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and behavioral health regulations. Adept at reducing claim denials, streamlining billing workflows, and supporting timely revenue cycle management in clinical settings
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Specialist
Lifting Stigmas and Changing Lives
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Researched and resolved billing discrepancies to enable accurate billing.
- Worked with multiple departments to check proper billing information.
- Insurance verification and eligibility checks
- Claims submission and follow-up
- Knowledge of payer requirements (Medicare, Medicaid, commercial plans)
- Appeals and denial management
- Prior authorization processes
Finance Manager
Renee Montgomery Enterprise
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Manage periodic payroll
- Manage yearly tax submission.
Medical Billing Associate
Quirky Branding LLC
04.2020 - 08.2023
- Increased accuracy in medical coding by cross-referencing codes with patient records and consulting with healthcare providers when necessary.
- Reduced claim denials by consistently verifying insurance eligibility prior to submitting claims for payment.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Enhanced revenue recovery through diligent follow-up on denied or underpaid claims.
- Accurately prepared and submitted claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance companies, ensuring compliance with payer guidelines and billing regulations
- Verified patient insurance coverage and obtained necessary authorizations and referrals prior to services
Education
Associate of General Studies - Finance
Communtity College of Baltimore County
Catonsville, MD05-2020
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Reisterstown Maryland05-2015
Skills
- Billing systems and software
- Insurance verification
- Invoice processing
- Customer service
- Data entry proficiency
- Claim submission
- Denial management
- Report generation
Timeline
Billing Specialist
Lifting Stigmas and Changing Lives
06.2024 - 09.2025
Finance Manager
Renee Montgomery Enterprise
01.2021 - 08.2023
Medical Billing Associate
Quirky Branding LLC
04.2020 - 08.2023
Associate of General Studies - Finance
Communtity College of Baltimore County
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
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