CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 26070 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Explore/treat hand joint — 3.71 work RVU, about $312.97 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 3.71
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 4.98
- PE RVU (facility)
- 4.98
- MP RVU
- 0.68
- Office payment
- $312.97
- Facility payment
- $312.97
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 26070 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (3.71 + 4.98 + 0.68) × $33.4009 ≈ $312.97. The same code in a facility setting pays about $312.97 because facility PE RVU (4.98) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 26070 non-facility payment from $278.5 to $389.58 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to San Jose-sunnyvale-santa Clara (san Benito Cnty). 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 26070?
3.71. 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 26070 in 2026?
About $312.97 non-facility ($312.97 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 (3.71) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (4.98 office vs 4.98 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.