CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 27429 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Reconstruction knee — 17.1 work RVU, about $1,172.04 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 17.1
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 14.35
- PE RVU (facility)
- 14.35
- MP RVU
- 3.64
- Office payment
- $1,172.04
- Facility payment
- $1,172.04
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 27429 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (17.1 + 14.35 + 3.64) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,172.04. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,172.04 because facility PE RVU (14.35) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 27429 non-facility payment from $1,045.49 to $1,434.18 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 27429?
17.1. 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 27429 in 2026?
About $1,172.04 non-facility ($1,172.04 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 (17.1) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (14.35 office vs 14.35 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.