Medicare Bad Debt & Financial Transaction Coding: Audit-Proofing Your Write-offs

CMS policy changes introduced in the FFY 2021 IPPS Final Rule significantly reshaped how providers must document Medicare bad debt, particularly around allowable write-off transactions for crossover accounts. In this session, we break down the complexities of financial transaction coding and show how to align your documentation with MAC audit expectations. Walk away with practical guidance to strengthen audit defensibility and ensure you are recovering every eligible Medicare bad debt dollar.