CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 22808 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Arthrd ant dfrm 2-3 vrt sgm — 26.82 work RVU, about $1,754.55 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 26.82
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 17.22
- PE RVU (facility)
- 17.22
- MP RVU
- 8.49
- Office payment
- $1,754.55
- Facility payment
- $1,754.55
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 22808 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (26.82 + 17.22 + 8.49) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,754.55. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,754.55 because facility PE RVU (17.22) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 22808 non-facility payment from $1,533.88 to $2,211.72 across CMS localities — from Nebraska to Miami. 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 22808?
26.82. 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 22808 in 2026?
About $1,754.55 non-facility ($1,754.55 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 (26.82) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (17.22 office vs 17.22 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.