Which of the following is NOT a component of resource consumption in the RBRVS?

Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) is a system used to determine how much money medical providers should be paid. It takes into account various components that reflect the costs associated with providing care. Among the components considered in RBRVS are work-related value, the physical resources or costs involved in delivering care, and costs related to malpractice insurance.

Patient satisfaction metrics, while important for overall quality of care and measuring patient experience, are not a direct component of resource consumption in the RBRVS framework. RBRVS focuses on quantifying the economic aspects of providing healthcare services—specifically, the time and effort of the provider, the resources used, and associated costs. Patient satisfaction, while crucial for a practice's success and patient retention, does not influence the calculation of resource consumption within RBRVS. Therefore, this is the correct option as it stands apart from the financial aspects that RBRVS aims to assess.