CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 29883 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Arthrs kne srg mnisc rpr m&l — 11.48 work RVU, about $785.92 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 11.48
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 9.64
- PE RVU (facility)
- 9.64
- MP RVU
- 2.41
- Office payment
- $785.92
- Facility payment
- $785.92
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 29883 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (11.48 + 9.64 + 2.41) × $33.4009 ≈ $785.92. The same code in a facility setting pays about $785.92 because facility PE RVU (9.64) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 29883 non-facility payment from $701.48 to $962.43 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 29883?
11.48. 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 29883 in 2026?
About $785.92 non-facility ($785.92 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 (11.48) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (9.64 office vs 9.64 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.