Estimating & Workflow
Selector code
The short code that names a specific line item inside its Xactimate category - you need both halves to identify the product, such as DRY WTRX, not WTRX alone. A right-sounding description on the wrong selector puts the wrong product at the wrong price, and it is a frequent cause of supplement disputes.
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Common questions
What does "Selector code" mean in Xactimate estimating?
The short code that names a specific line item inside its Xactimate category - you need both halves to identify the product, such as DRY WTRX, not WTRX alone. A right-sounding description on the wrong selector puts the wrong product at the wrong price, and it is a frequent cause of supplement disputes.
Where does "Selector code" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow, see the full guide for where it fits.
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