Documentation standards - what level of detail do you keep?

Started by Greg W. — 2 years ago — 158 views
Wondering about documentation best practices. Do you keep detailed worksheets for every calculation, or just document exceptions and findings? Trying to balance thoroughness with efficiency.
Documentation is critical if you ever get audited yourself or need to testify about your findings. I scan all original bills and keep digital copies of all worksheets. Better safe than sorry.
Greg - I document everything, especially calculations. When you're filing a dispute claim 6 months later, you need to be able to recreate your work exactly. The extra time upfront saves headaches later.
I keep detailed documentation but use templates to speed things up. Standard worksheets for common calculations, then detailed notes for anything unusual. Works well for defending findings.