CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 21705 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Revision of neck muscle/rib — 9.67 work RVU, about $494.33 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 9.67
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 2.65
- PE RVU (facility)
- 2.65
- MP RVU
- 2.48
- Office payment
- $494.33
- Facility payment
- $494.33
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 21705 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (9.67 + 2.65 + 2.48) × $33.4009 ≈ $494.33. The same code in a facility setting pays about $494.33 because facility PE RVU (2.65) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 21705 non-facility payment from $433.29 to $624.62 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin to Miami. 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 21705?
9.67. 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 21705 in 2026?
About $494.33 non-facility ($494.33 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 (9.67) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (2.65 office vs 2.65 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.