An Account Receivable That Cannot Be Collected by the Provider

question 29

Multiple Choice

An account receivable that cannot be collected by the provider or a collection agency is called a bad debt. To deduct a bad debt, the amount must have been __________.

• A) deposited in the bank via electronic funds transfer
• B) previously included in the provider's income
• C) received from the third-party payer or patient
• D) turned over to a collections agency for processing

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