CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 21012 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
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- Work RVU
- 4.34
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 4.45
- PE RVU (facility)
- 4.45
- MP RVU
- 0.91
- Office payment
- $323.99
- Facility payment
- $323.99
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 21012 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (4.34 + 4.45 + 0.91) × $33.4009 ≈ $323.99. The same code in a facility setting pays about $323.99 because facility PE RVU (4.45) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 21012 non-facility payment from $288.29 to $392.48 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. 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 21012?
4.34. 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 21012 in 2026?
About $323.99 non-facility ($323.99 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 (4.34) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (4.45 office vs 4.45 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.