{"id":19332,"date":"2025-06-25T10:37:05","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nsm-seating.com\/?p=19332"},"modified":"2025-06-25T10:37:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T15:37:06","slug":"five-tips-to-help-speed-up-the-repair-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nsm-seating.com\/journal\/five-tips-to-help-speed-up-the-repair-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Tips to Help Speed Up the Repair Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a CRT user, much of the repair process is outside of your control, but there are things you can do to help the process move as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When your complex rehabilitation technology (CRT) equipment breaks down, getting it repaired as quickly as possible is critical. Your chair is what keeps you moving through life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But CRT repairs take time. Many factors influence the repair timeline\u2014from insurance documentation requirements to the review and approval process\u2014and a lot of them are outside of the CRT user\u2019s control. Even so, there are some proactive steps you can take to help keep the repair process moving as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Help Speed Up the Repair Process?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Tip 1: Report the problem BEFORE it becomes catastrophic. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Joystick not working properly? Notice a problem with your tire, footrest or battery? Report the issue to your CRT provider as soon as possible so that a small problem doesn\u2019t become a full breakdown. Your wheelchair provider will set up an evaluation to determine what\u2019s causing the problem. In some cases, a technician may be able to perform a remote evaluation, but if that is unsuccessful, you may need to schedule an in-branch or in-home evaluation appointment.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 2: Understand insurance requirements and approval times. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Data tells us that almost 45% of the repair process is spent collecting documentation and waiting for insurance approvals, making this one of the most time-intensive parts of the process. Before parts can be ordered or repairs begin, most insurance carriers require prior authorization, which usually includes a repair evaluation and estimate as well as documentation of medical necessity and other requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can help the process along by: <\/p>\n\n\n\n