Suppression of a write-off results in what outcome?

• A. A contractual adjustment is posted automatically.
• B. The write-off is posted according to the payer.
• C. The write-off is posted to the patient account.
• D. No contractual adjustment is posted; adjustment must be made manually by a user.

Answer: (D)

Suppression means the system withholds automatic postings of the contractual adjustment. Since the adjustment is not posted automatically, no contractual adjustment goes through on its own; a user must manually enter and post the adjustment to reflect the write-off. This manual step ensures a reviewer approves the write-off before it affects the payer or patient balances, which is why the correct outcome is that no automatic contractual adjustment is posted and the adjustment must be made by a user.