CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 25445 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Arthrp w/prostc trapezium — 9.63 work RVU, about $664.01 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 9.63
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 8.39
- PE RVU (facility)
- 8.39
- MP RVU
- 1.86
- Office payment
- $664.01
- Facility payment
- $664.01
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 25445 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (9.63 + 8.39 + 1.86) × $33.4009 ≈ $664.01. The same code in a facility setting pays about $664.01 because facility PE RVU (8.39) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 25445 non-facility payment from $594.37 to $815.16 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. Check your exact locality in the GPCI calculator rather than using a state average.
Related codes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT 25445?
9.63. 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 25445 in 2026?
About $664.01 non-facility ($664.01 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 (9.63) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (8.39 office vs 8.39 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.