CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 22551 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Arthrd ant ntrbdy cervical — 24.38 work RVU, about $1,604.91 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 24.38
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 15.43
- PE RVU (facility)
- 15.43
- MP RVU
- 8.24
- Office payment
- $1,604.91
- Facility payment
- $1,604.91
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 22551 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (24.38 + 15.43 + 8.24) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,604.91. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,604.91 because facility PE RVU (15.43) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 22551 non-facility payment from $1,392.81 to $2,046.86 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 22551?
24.38. 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 22551 in 2026?
About $1,604.91 non-facility ($1,604.91 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 (24.38) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (15.43 office vs 15.43 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.