CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 21014 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
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- Work RVU
- 6.95
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 6.11
- PE RVU (facility)
- 6.11
- MP RVU
- 1.32
- Office payment
- $480.3
- Facility payment
- $480.3
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 21014 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (6.95 + 6.11 + 1.32) × $33.4009 ≈ $480.3. The same code in a facility setting pays about $480.3 because facility PE RVU (6.11) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 21014 non-facility payment from $430.15 to $589.84 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 21014?
6.95. 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 21014 in 2026?
About $480.3 non-facility ($480.3 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 (6.95) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (6.11 office vs 6.11 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.