CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 27440 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Revision of knee joint — 10.81 work RVU, about $745.84 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 10.81
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 9.21
- PE RVU (facility)
- 9.21
- MP RVU
- 2.31
- Office payment
- $745.84
- Facility payment
- $745.84
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 27440 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (10.81 + 9.21 + 2.31) × $33.4009 ≈ $745.84. The same code in a facility setting pays about $745.84 because facility PE RVU (9.21) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 27440 non-facility payment from $665.05 to $911.73 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 27440?
10.81. 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 27440 in 2026?
About $745.84 non-facility ($745.84 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 (10.81) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (9.21 office vs 9.21 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.