CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 17282 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Dstr mal ls f/e/e/n/l/m1.1-2 — 2.04 work RVU, about $200.41 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 2.04
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 3.76
- PE RVU (facility)
- 1.17
- MP RVU
- 0.2
- Office payment
- $200.41
- Facility payment
- $113.9
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 17282 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (2.04 + 3.76 + 0.2) × $33.4009 ≈ $200.41. The same code in a facility setting pays about $113.9 because facility PE RVU (1.17) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 17282 non-facility payment from $179.46 to $260.31 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 17282?
2.04. 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 17282 in 2026?
About $200.41 non-facility ($113.9 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 (2.04) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (3.76 office vs 1.17 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.