CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 29906 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Subtalar arthro w/deb — 9.41 work RVU, about $625.93 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 9.41
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 7.74
- PE RVU (facility)
- 7.74
- MP RVU
- 1.59
- Office payment
- $625.93
- Facility payment
- $625.93
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 29906 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (9.41 + 7.74 + 1.59) × $33.4009 ≈ $625.93. The same code in a facility setting pays about $625.93 because facility PE RVU (7.74) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 29906 non-facility payment from $563.72 to $776.04 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 29906?
9.41. 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 29906 in 2026?
About $625.93 non-facility ($625.93 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 (9.41) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (7.74 office vs 7.74 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.