Audatex Repair Estimate OP Codes and Labor Rate Codes

Data Center
/ Tony Rached
/ Updated on January 10, 2025

Audatex labor rate codes used for each line item operation

FR	Frame
GL	Glass
ME	Mechanical/Electrical
MR	Multiple Rates
RF	Refinish
SM	Sheet Metal
ST	Structural
U1	Featueptional
U2	Featueptional
*	Manual Entry

Published on July 29, 2021

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