Can time be utilized to determine a consultation leve of service rather than the key components?

Time is not the only factor utilized to determine a consultation level of service. The complexity of the patient's condition, the level of medical decision making involved, and the amount of time spent by the physician are all taken into account. In some cases, a brief consultation may require a higher level of medical decision making and complexity, while a longer consultation may involve less complex decision making and may be assigned a lower level of service.