CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 25073 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
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- Work RVU
- 6.95
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 6.79
- PE RVU (facility)
- 6.79
- MP RVU
- 1.47
- Office payment
- $508.03
- Facility payment
- $508.03
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 25073 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (6.95 + 6.79 + 1.47) × $33.4009 ≈ $508.03. The same code in a facility setting pays about $508.03 because facility PE RVU (6.79) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 25073 non-facility payment from $452.24 to $616.79 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 25073?
6.95. 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 25073 in 2026?
About $508.03 non-facility ($508.03 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 (6.95) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (6.79 office vs 6.79 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.