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Objective: This study aims to validate an audit tool for medical accounts and the management of disallowances in the audit processes to assess, control, and improve quality standards and management in the hospitals. Methodology: A mixed, exploratory study was conducted. Research was carried out in three phases: first, we identified the main causes for which the EPS deny the medical bills to the IPS; subsequently, a tool was designed to internally audit invoices before sending them to the EPS and the management of the disallowances received; lastly, the tool was submitted to validation by a panel of experts. Results: A tool was designed that incorporates the validation of rates and supports. Six modules were incorporated to parameterize EPS - IPS contracts, register invoices, validate accounting supports and rates, batch invoicing, manage disallowances and generate indicators and accounting supports of the management process. The tool was validated by 5-member panel of experts who evaluated the usability, clarity, ease, and viability of the application of the tool in the health sector. Conclusions: This study proposes a tool made up of different modules based on the process and the criteria assessed included clarity, regulation compliance, and feasibility of application in the IPS offices around the country. The panel of experts agreed on the importance of the development of tools that provide information on regulation compliance and hospital management, as they benefit correct and opportune decision-making in the management of disallowances and portfolio recovery processes in the hospitals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]