Healthcare

Provision for Uncollectible Patient Accounts

Estimating the amount of 'Self-Pay' balances that will likely never be paid.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Bad Debt Expense (Healthcare)Expense (+)800.00-
Allowance for Doubtful AccountsContra-Asset (+)-800.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Unlike 'Charity Care' (which you already have), Bad Debt is for patients who are *expected* to pay but don't. It is an operating expense.

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