CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 26591 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Repair muscles of hand — 3.3 work RVU, about $492.33 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 3.3
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 10.82
- PE RVU (facility)
- 10.82
- MP RVU
- 0.62
- Office payment
- $492.33
- Facility payment
- $492.33
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 26591 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (3.3 + 10.82 + 0.62) × $33.4009 ≈ $492.33. The same code in a facility setting pays about $492.33 because facility PE RVU (10.82) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 26591 non-facility payment from $431.33 to $654.58 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 26591?
3.3. 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 26591 in 2026?
About $492.33 non-facility ($492.33 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 (3.3) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (10.82 office vs 10.82 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.