CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 29887 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Arthrs knee srg drlg od fixj — 9.91 work RVU, about $710.44 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 9.91
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 9.25
- PE RVU (facility)
- 9.25
- MP RVU
- 2.11
- Office payment
- $710.44
- Facility payment
- $710.44
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 29887 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (9.91 + 9.25 + 2.11) × $33.4009 ≈ $710.44. The same code in a facility setting pays about $710.44 because facility PE RVU (9.25) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 29887 non-facility payment from $632.69 to $864.38 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 29887?
9.91. 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 29887 in 2026?
About $710.44 non-facility ($710.44 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 (9.91) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (9.25 office vs 9.25 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.