CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 29866 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Autgrft implnt knee w/scope — 14.3 work RVU, about $979.31 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 14.3
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 11.98
- PE RVU (facility)
- 11.98
- MP RVU
- 3.04
- Office payment
- $979.31
- Facility payment
- $979.31
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 29866 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (14.3 + 11.98 + 3.04) × $33.4009 ≈ $979.31. The same code in a facility setting pays about $979.31 because facility PE RVU (11.98) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 29866 non-facility payment from $873.65 to $1,198.55 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 29866?
14.3. 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 29866 in 2026?
About $979.31 non-facility ($979.31 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 (14.3) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (11.98 office vs 11.98 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.