CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 22865 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Rmvl tot arthrp 1ntrspc lmbr — 30.96 work RVU, about $2,217.49 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 30.96
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 22.35
- PE RVU (facility)
- 22.35
- MP RVU
- 13.08
- Office payment
- $2,217.49
- Facility payment
- $2,217.49
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 22865 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (30.96 + 22.35 + 13.08) × $33.4009 ≈ $2,217.49. The same code in a facility setting pays about $2,217.49 because facility PE RVU (22.35) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 22865 non-facility payment from $1,883.81 to $2,916.09 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 22865?
30.96. 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 22865 in 2026?
About $2,217.49 non-facility ($2,217.49 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 (30.96) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (22.35 office vs 22.35 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.