CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 22858 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Tot disc arthrp 2nd lvl crv — 8.19 work RVU, about $449.24 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 8.19
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 2.72
- PE RVU (facility)
- 2.72
- MP RVU
- 2.54
- Office payment
- $449.24
- Facility payment
- $449.24
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 22858 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (8.19 + 2.72 + 2.54) × $33.4009 ≈ $449.24. The same code in a facility setting pays about $449.24 because facility PE RVU (2.72) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 22858 non-facility payment from $386.72 to $582.68 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 22858?
8.19. 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 22858 in 2026?
About $449.24 non-facility ($449.24 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 (8.19) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (2.72 office vs 2.72 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.