CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 29904 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Subtalar arthro w/fb rmvl — 8.43 work RVU, about $602.22 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 8.43
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 7.82
- PE RVU (facility)
- 7.82
- MP RVU
- 1.78
- Office payment
- $602.22
- Facility payment
- $602.22
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 29904 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (8.43 + 7.82 + 1.78) × $33.4009 ≈ $602.22. The same code in a facility setting pays about $602.22 because facility PE RVU (7.82) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 29904 non-facility payment from $536.55 to $733.29 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 29904?
8.43. 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 29904 in 2026?
About $602.22 non-facility ($602.22 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 (8.43) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (7.82 office vs 7.82 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.