Authorizations Note Templates

Authorizations Note Templates

Notation is extremely important for the Authorizations Process. Writing understandable and clear notes is required to help the agents that come behind you know what the next steps for the job are.
  1. Authorizations use Note Templates to make it easier for other departments to quickly find the information they need and relay it to the Customer or Service Professional.
  2. It is important to use the Note Templates as they are listed so that everyone can find the information they need.

Documentation Guidelines

The Authorizations Note Template is for standard Service Reports. It has two parts:
  1. The Authorizations Note:
    1. The Authorizations Note is the first part of the template. This section is a PRIVATE note and is only meant to be viewed by CHS Agents. This is where the information from the Service Report will be located including what part failed, what the failure was, and what is needed to complete the repair.
  2. The Receipt:
    1. The Receipt is the second part of the template. This section is a PUBLIC WITH EMAIL note and is meant to be viewed by the Service Professional and CHS Agents. This note is a quick reference of what is approved with a breakdown of pricing.
Our notes should include the 3 W's:
  1. Who: Who called in and what company are they calling from.
  2. What: What are they working on, what is the failure, what is the condition of the equipment, and what are the next steps for the job.
  3. Why: Why did the unit fail and why did you approve or deny the job.
This information is key to understanding your conversation with the technician and what can be expected as the job moves forward.

Template Examples

Authorizations Note (PRIVATE)

APE/HVAC

Template Description

Example

APE Note

AUTHORIZATIONS NOTE:

Caller Name & Company – Who is calling? What company are they with?

Date of Service – When was the tech at the home?

Type of Equipment – What type of equipment is failing?

Brand/Location/Number of Units – What is the Brand of the unit? Where is it located in the home? How many units do they have?

Age/Condition of Unit – What is the age of the unit? What is the condition of the unit?

Failed Equipment – What parts have failed?

Reason for Failure – What is the failure code? Why did the unit fail?

Provider Comments – What additional context did the SP give for the failure?

Action Taken – Why did you approve or deny the job?

Next Steps – What should we do next? Is the job pending research, an appointment for part installation, or does an email need to be sent advising of the denial?

Additional Information – What other pertinent information did we gather? What section of the warranty is being used to deny the job? Were there any non-covered charges? Did you talk to a specialist to have the job approved?

AUTHORIZATIONS NOTE:

Caller Name & Company – John with KB Appliances.

Date of Service – 4/29/2024

Type of Equipment – French Door Refrigerator

Brand/Location/Number of Units – Samsung, Primary Kitchen, Only Unit

Age/Condition of Unit – 14 years old, good condition.

Failed Equipment – Control Board and Fresh Side Thermostat.

Reason for Failure – Both parts are shorted, due to normal wear and tear.

Provider Comments – Tech advised there may be additional failures after the parts are installed and the unit is tested.

Action Taken – Approved repairs using the technician’s parts.

Next Steps – Tech will schedule with the customer after the parts have arrived.

Additional Information – Tech advised that the unit is in good condition, but he recommends they have the refrigerator maintained. Tech will give the customer a quote for a maintenance plan.

HVAC Note

HVAC AUTHORIZATIONS NOTE:

Caller Name & Company – Who is calling? What company are they with?

Date of Service – When was the tech at the home?

Type of Equipment – What type of unit is failing?

Brand/Location/Number of Units – What is the Brand of the unit? Where is it located in the home? How many units do they have?

Age/Condition of Unit – What is the age of the unit? What is the condition of the unit?

Refrigerant – What refrigerant is the unit currently using?

Tonnage – What is the tonnage of the unit?

Initial Visit/Follow Up/Recall – Was this the initial visit, a follow up visit, or a recall.

Number of Previous Repairs – Have we worked on this unit previously? How many times?

Failed Equipment – What parts have failed?

Reason for Failure – What is the failure code? Why did the unit fail?

Action Requested by Provider – What is the provider recommending, repair/replace?

Action Taken – What is our decision? Why did you approve or deny the job?

Next Steps - What should we do next? Is the job pending research, an appointment for part installation, or does an email need to be sent advising of the denial?

Additional Information – What other pertinent information did we gather? What section of the warranty is being used to deny the job? Were there any non-covered charges? Did you talk to a specialist to have the job approved?

Repair Reason – Why did you decide to repair?

Replacement Reason – Why did you decide to replace?

Provider Comments – What additional context did the SP give for the failure?

Air Handler – Paste attributes

BTU:

Evap Rated for R-410A:

M/N:

S/N:

Evaporator Coil – Paste attributes

BTU:

Evap Rated for R-410A:

M/N:

S/N:

Condenser – Paste attributes

BTU:

M/N:

S/N:

Furnace – Past attributes

BTU:

M/N:

S/N:

HVAC AUTHORIZATIONS NOTE:

Caller Name & Company – Amancio with LUX BREEZE, LLC

Date of Service – 4/29/2024

Type of Equipment – Heat Pump Split System

Brand/Location/Number of Units – Trane, Whole Home, Only Unit

Age/Condition of Unit – 2003, 21 Years Old, Poor Condition

Refrigerant – R22

Tonnage – 3.5

Initial Visit/Follow Up/Recall – Initial Visit

Number of Previous Repairs – 2+

Failed Equipment – Compressor tripping the breaker, current is too high, compressor over amping // unit holds 7.4 lbs, unit is not leaking // evap coil not 410a, not 410a compatible

Reason for Failure – Normal Wear and Tear

Action Requested by Provider – Unit is very old, tech could not find the compressor, recommends replacement

Action Taken – Sent to HVAC team for review

Next Steps – Pending HVAC team review

Additional Information – N/A

Repair Reason – N/A

Replacement Reason – Compressor will not be available for this old unit, not worth repair as there have already been numerous repairs

Provider Comments - $175 for local pick up within 10 miles, Tech wants ship to shop @ 7502 Delphia St, Orlando FL, 32807


Compressor

COMPRESSOR ATTRIBUTES: Model- Faded; Serial- Faded; 3.5 Tons; 230 Volts; Scroll; 1 Phase; R-22

Ton: 3.5

M/N: Faded

S/N: Faded


Evaporator Coil

EVAPORATOR COIL ATTRIBUTES: 3.5 Tons; Air Handler; A-Coil; Cased; Upflow; TXV; Threaded; R-22; 52in H; 26.4in W; 21in D

Ton: 3.5

Evap Rated for R-410A: No

M/N: TWD040E13FB2

S/N: 4252BBK2V


Condenser

CONDENSER ATTRIBUTES: Heat Pump; 3.5 Tons; 1 Phase; 1 Speed; R-22; Liquid 3/8 inch; Suction 7/8 inch

Ton: 3.5

M/N: 2TWE040E13FB

S/N: 3405L3F1F

 

Receipt Note (PUBLIC WITH EMAIL)

Template Description

Example

SERVICE JOB <STATUS>: What was the final job status? (APPROVED, PARTIALLY APPROVE, NOT ADDRESSED)

Service Call: What was the technician’s approved service call fee?

Parts/Equipment: What was the final part approval and Who supplied?

Total Labor: What was the final labor that was approved?

Total Tax: What is the tax?

Additional Charges: What are the non-covered charges, if any and What are they for?

Total Payable from CHS: What is the claim number and What is the total payable?

SERVICE JOB APPROVED

Service Call: $65.00

Parts/Equipment: $298, supplied by the service company

Total Labor: 1.5 hours at $85/hr, $127.50

Total Tax: $0

Additional Charges: $95.00 for Preventative Maintenance

Total Payable from CHS: Claim CCCQ6X508C01 approved for $490.50

Templates

Scenario

Note Type

Note Template

Service Report

Authorizations Note – Private

AUTHORIZATIONS NOTE:

Caller Name & Company –

Date of Service –

Type of Equipment –

Brand/Location/Number of Units –

Age/Condition of Unit –

Failed Equipment –

Reason for Failure –

Provider Comments –

Action Taken –

Next Steps –

Additional Information –

HVAC Note - Private

HVAC AUTHORIZATIONS NOTE:

Caller Name & Company –

Date of Service-

Type of Equipment-

Brand/Location/Number of Units-

Age/Condition of Unit –

Refrigerant -

Tonnage-

Initial Visit/Follow Up/Recall?

Number of Previous Repairs-

Failed Equipment–

Reason for Failure –

Action requested by Provider-

Action Taken –

Next Steps –

Additional Information –

Repair reason-

Replacement reason-

Provider Comments-

 

Air Handler

BTU:

Evap Rated for R-410a:

M/N:

S/N:

 

Evap Coil-

BTU:

Evap Rated for R-410a:

M/N:

S/N:

 

Condenser-

BTU:

M/N:

S/N:

 

Furnace

BTU:

M/N:

S/N

Receipt – Public with Email

SERVICE JOB <STATUS>

Service Call:

Parts/Equipment:

Total Labor:

Total Tax:

Additional Charges:

Total Payable from CHS:

General Questions & Inquiries

Authorization Note - Private

AUTHORIZATIONS NOTE:

Caller Name & Company –

Purpose of Call –

Action Taken –

Next Steps –

Additional Information –

Receipt – Public with Email

SERVICE JOB PENDING SERVICE REPORT

Service Call

Verbal Approval for Additional Diagnosis, Diagnostic Tests, & Travel

Receipt – Public with Email

APPROVED DIAGNOSIS/TRAVEL ONLY

Additional Diagnosis:

Electronic Leak Search:

Travel Fee:

Service Explanation

Enter a brief description of the Service Job, Deductible Status, and any notes entered by the Service Provider.

Job Summary Template

<Age>, <Condition>, <Failure>, <Actions>. /// <Deductible Status> /// <Service Provider Comments / Additional Details>

Example:

Four Years, Good Condition, Control Board Shorted, Approved Repair using SP Parts. /// Deductible Paid /// Service Provider available to repair tomorrow.


Scenario Examples:
  1. Repair Using SP Parts:
    1. 6 Years, Poor Condition, Control Board Shorted, Approved Repair using SP Parts /// Deductible Paid /// SP will be able to install the part tomorrow.
  2. Repair Using Cinch Parts / Sent To Research:
    1. 13 Years, Good Condition, Compressor Shorted to ground, Sent to Research for possible Repair /// Customer paid deductible on SO /// Infinity System and it would be a solid repair, all attributes in part line.
  3. Repair Using Cinch Parts / Agent Sourced:
    1. 13 Years, Good Condition, Control Board Shorted, Ordered Part via Marcone /// Deductible Paid /// Tech will contact customer once they receive parts.
  4. Replacement Using SP Equipment:
    1. 25 Years, Good Condition, Ceiling Fan Motor Shorted, Approved Replacement using SP Equipment /// No Deductible, Recall /// SP will install today.
  5. Replacement Using Cinch Equipment / Sent To Research:
    1. 23 Years, Poor Condition, Cracked Heat Exchanger, Sent to Research for possible Replacement /// Deductible Paid /// SP requests Model #GMEC961004CN, would have minimal modifications that way, requested Ship To Shop.
  6. Replacement using Cinch Equipment / Agent Sourced:
    1. 14 Years, Poor Condition, Leaking from Bottom, Ordered Replacement Water Heater via Oracle /// SP to collect Deductible /// Pick Up in Arlington at location <Enter Location Address>
  7. Job Not Covered:
    1. 7 Years, Good Condition, Refrigerator Compressor Seized, Job Not Covered due to second Refrigerator, not covered per Section vii 3 /// Deductible Collected /// SP worked on Kitchen Refrigerator 3 months ago under same contract agreement term.







































































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