CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 21180 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
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- Work RVU
- 24.94
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 15.21
- PE RVU (facility)
- 15.21
- MP RVU
- 4.63
- Office payment
- $1,495.69
- Facility payment
- $1,495.69
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 21180 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (24.94 + 15.21 + 4.63) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,495.69. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,495.69 because facility PE RVU (15.21) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 21180 non-facility payment from $1,349.06 to $1,875.79 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 21180?
24.94. 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 21180 in 2026?
About $1,495.69 non-facility ($1,495.69 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 (24.94) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (15.21 office vs 15.21 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.