CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 15920 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Exc coccygl pr ulc prim sutr — 8.08 work RVU, about $628.27 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 8.08
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 8.57
- PE RVU (facility)
- 8.57
- MP RVU
- 2.16
- Office payment
- $628.27
- Facility payment
- $628.27
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 15920 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (8.08 + 8.57 + 2.16) × $33.4009 ≈ $628.27. The same code in a facility setting pays about $628.27 because facility PE RVU (8.57) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 15920 non-facility payment from $552.92 to $761.47 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Nyc Suburbs/long Island. Check your exact locality in the GPCI calculator rather than using a state average.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT 15920?
8.08. 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 15920 in 2026?
About $628.27 non-facility ($628.27 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 (8.08) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (8.57 office vs 8.57 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.