CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 27161 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Incision of neck of femur — 17.44 work RVU, about $1,115.59 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 17.44
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 12.25
- PE RVU (facility)
- 12.25
- MP RVU
- 3.71
- Office payment
- $1,115.59
- Facility payment
- $1,115.59
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 27161 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (17.44 + 12.25 + 3.71) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,115.59. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,115.59 because facility PE RVU (12.25) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 27161 non-facility payment from $997.8 to $1,377.8 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. Check your exact locality in the GPCI calculator rather than using a state average.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT 27161?
17.44. 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 27161 in 2026?
About $1,115.59 non-facility ($1,115.59 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 (17.44) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (12.25 office vs 12.25 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.