CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 29885 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Arthrs kne srg drlg ost diss — 9.95 work RVU, about $712.44 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 9.95
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 9.26
- PE RVU (facility)
- 9.26
- MP RVU
- 2.12
- Office payment
- $712.44
- Facility payment
- $712.44
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 29885 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (9.95 + 9.26 + 2.12) × $33.4009 ≈ $712.44. The same code in a facility setting pays about $712.44 because facility PE RVU (9.26) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 29885 non-facility payment from $634.49 to $866.92 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 29885?
9.95. 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 29885 in 2026?
About $712.44 non-facility ($712.44 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 (9.95) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (9.26 office vs 9.26 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.