CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 29824 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Sho arthrs srg dstl claviclc — 8.76 work RVU, about $638.96 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 8.76
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 8.61
- PE RVU (facility)
- 8.61
- MP RVU
- 1.76
- Office payment
- $638.96
- Facility payment
- $638.96
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 29824 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (8.76 + 8.61 + 1.76) × $33.4009 ≈ $638.96. The same code in a facility setting pays about $638.96 because facility PE RVU (8.61) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 29824 non-facility payment from $569.9 to $777.55 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. 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 29824?
8.76. 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 29824 in 2026?
About $638.96 non-facility ($638.96 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 (8.76) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (8.61 office vs 8.61 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.