[header] How to prepare for your next medicare audit [title] Meet the deadline. [step] When you receive a letter notifying you of a medicare audit, you will have 45 days to respond and schedule the audit dates. [substeps] Respond to the letter immediately. 
Schedule the audit and make sure the date sticks. Many auditors travel, and canceling and rescheduling is inconvenient and not a good way to gain favor with your auditor.