CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 21145 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Rcnstj mdfc lefort i 1 w/grf — 23.34 work RVU, about $1,390.81 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 23.34
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 14.92
- PE RVU (facility)
- 14.92
- MP RVU
- 3.38
- Office payment
- $1,390.81
- Facility payment
- $1,390.81
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 21145 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (23.34 + 14.92 + 3.38) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,390.81. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,390.81 because facility PE RVU (14.92) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 21145 non-facility payment from $1,265.79 to $1,762.3 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. 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 21145?
23.34. 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 21145 in 2026?
About $1,390.81 non-facility ($1,390.81 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 (23.34) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (14.92 office vs 14.92 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.