CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 26110 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Biopsy finger joint lining — 3.56 work RVU, about $317.98 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 3.56
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 5.28
- PE RVU (facility)
- 5.28
- MP RVU
- 0.68
- Office payment
- $317.98
- Facility payment
- $317.98
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 26110 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (3.56 + 5.28 + 0.68) × $33.4009 ≈ $317.98. The same code in a facility setting pays about $317.98 because facility PE RVU (5.28) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 26110 non-facility payment from $282.09 to $398.47 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 26110?
3.56. 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 26110 in 2026?
About $317.98 non-facility ($317.98 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 (3.56) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (5.28 office vs 5.28 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.