CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 23105 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Arthrotomy glenohumeral jt — 8.27 work RVU, about $605.22 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 8.27
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 8.13
- PE RVU (facility)
- 8.13
- MP RVU
- 1.72
- Office payment
- $605.22
- Facility payment
- $605.22
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 23105 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (8.27 + 8.13 + 1.72) × $33.4009 ≈ $605.22. The same code in a facility setting pays about $605.22 because facility PE RVU (8.13) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 23105 non-facility payment from $539.07 to $735.19 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. 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 23105?
8.27. 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 23105 in 2026?
About $605.22 non-facility ($605.22 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 (8.27) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (8.13 office vs 8.13 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.