LEVEL A – Item 3 (Brief consult)
A Level A item will be used for obvious and straightforward cases and this should be reflected in the practitioner’s records. In this context, the practitioner should undertake the necessary examination of the affected part if required, and note the action taken.
LEVEL B – Item 23 (Short consult)
A Level B item will be used for a consultation lasting less than 20 minutes for cases that are not obvious or straightforward in relation to one or more health related issues. The medical practitioner may undertake all or some of the tasks set out in the item descriptor as clinically relevant, and this should be reflected in the practitioner’s record. In the item descriptor singular also means plural and vice versa.
LEVEL C – Item 36 (Long consult)
A Level C item will be used for a consultation lasting at least 20 minutes for cases in relation to one or more health related issues. The medical practitioner may undertake all or some of the tasks set out in the item descriptor as clinically relevant, and this should be reflected in the practitioner’s record. In the item descriptor singular also means plural and vice versa.
LEVEL D – Item 44 (Extended consult)
A Level D item will be used for a consultation lasting at least 40 minutes for cases in relation to one or more health related issues. The medical practitioner may undertake all or some of the tasks set out in the item descriptor as clinically relevant, and this should be reflected in the practitioner’s record. In the item descriptor singular also means plural and vice versa.
