CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 15839 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Exc excessive skn other area — 10.24 work RVU, about $958.94 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 10.24
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 16.54
- PE RVU (facility)
- 8.25
- MP RVU
- 1.93
- Office payment
- $958.94
- Facility payment
- $682.05
How the payment is calculated
Total RVU is work plus practice expense plus malpractice, each adjusted by its GPCI factor, then multiplied by the conversion factor. For 15839 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (10.24 + 16.54 + 1.93) × $33.4009 ≈ $958.94. The same code in a facility setting pays about $682.05 because facility PE RVU (8.25) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 15839 non-facility payment from $849.78 to $1,210.83 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to San Jose-sunnyvale-santa Clara (san Benito Cnty). Check your exact locality in the GPCI calculator rather than using a state average.
Related codes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT 15839?
10.24. Work RVU measures physician time, skill, and intensity — it does not change by setting or locality. Total payment adds practice expense and malpractice RVUs plus the conversion factor.
How much does Medicare pay for CPT 15839 in 2026?
About $958.94 non-facility ($682.05 facility) at national GPCI with the 2026 $33.4009 conversion factor. Your locality GPCI moves the number — see the range above.
Does the work RVU change between office and facility?
No. Work RVU (10.24) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (16.54 office vs 8.25 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.