Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SUPERIOR ENERGY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Schedule II Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Years Ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017

(in thousands)

		Balance at the		Charged to
		beginning of		costs and				Balance at the
Description		the year		expenses		Deductions		end of the year
2019
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	12,080	$	3,006	$	2,930	$	12,156
2018
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	29,037	$	3,569	$	20,526	$	12,080
2017
	Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	29,740	$	4,254	$	4,957	$	29,037