CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 29827 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
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- Work RVU
- 15.2
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 10.98
- PE RVU (facility)
- 10.98
- MP RVU
- 3.05
- Office payment
- $976.31
- Facility payment
- $976.31
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 29827 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (15.2 + 10.98 + 3.05) × $33.4009 ≈ $976.31. The same code in a facility setting pays about $976.31 because facility PE RVU (10.98) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 29827 non-facility payment from $875.19 to $1,208.25 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 29827?
15.2. 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 29827 in 2026?
About $976.31 non-facility ($976.31 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 (15.2) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (10.98 office vs 10.98 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.