CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 26145 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Tendon excision palm/finger — 6.33 work RVU, about $486.99 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 6.33
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 7.04
- PE RVU (facility)
- 7.04
- MP RVU
- 1.21
- Office payment
- $486.99
- Facility payment
- $486.99
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 26145 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (6.33 + 7.04 + 1.21) × $33.4009 ≈ $486.99. The same code in a facility setting pays about $486.99 because facility PE RVU (7.04) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 26145 non-facility payment from $434.23 to $595.42 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 26145?
6.33. 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 26145 in 2026?
About $486.99 non-facility ($486.99 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 (6.33) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (7.04 office vs 7.04 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.