CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 25251 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Removal of wrist prosthesis — 9.57 work RVU, about $677.7 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 9.57
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 8.67
- PE RVU (facility)
- 8.67
- MP RVU
- 2.05
- Office payment
- $677.7
- Facility payment
- $677.7
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 25251 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (9.57 + 8.67 + 2.05) × $33.4009 ≈ $677.7. The same code in a facility setting pays about $677.7 because facility PE RVU (8.67) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 25251 non-facility payment from $603.66 to $825.61 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 25251?
9.57. 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 25251 in 2026?
About $677.7 non-facility ($677.7 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 (9.57) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (8.67 office vs 8.67 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.