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Payments and adjustments on bad debt encounters use transaction codes that are set up in File Maintenance specifically for bad debt encounters. Transaction Codes that have the Bad Debt Only check box enabled are available for selection on the Payment Entry window only when posting to a bad debt encounter. These transaction codes are not available for selection when posting an encounter with any other status.
Bad Debt Transaction Codes:
| Transaction Description | Type | Source | Sign Type | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Bad Debt Agency Fee | Adjustment | Patient | Negative | 
| Bad Debt Agency Payment | Payment | Patient | Negative | 
| Bad Debt Final Write Off | Adjustment | Patient | Negative | 
| Bad Debt Insurance Adjustment | Adjustment | Third Party | Negative | 
| Bad Debt Insurance Payment | Payment | Third Party | Negative | 
| Bad Debt Patient Payment | Payment | Patient | Negative | 
| Bad Debt Recovery | Adjustment | Patient | Positive | 
Transactions on bad debt encounters are posted using Source = Encounter on the Payment Entry window. The Bad Debt Only transaction codes are not available for selection when using Source = Account, Budget, or Invoice.