CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 44205 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Lap colectomy part w/ileum — 22.38 work RVU, about $1,226.15 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 22.38
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 9.55
- PE RVU (facility)
- 9.55
- MP RVU
- 4.78
- Office payment
- $1,226.15
- Facility payment
- $1,226.15
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 44205 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (22.38 + 9.55 + 4.78) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,226.15. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,226.15 because facility PE RVU (9.55) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 44205 non-facility payment from $1,102.27 to $1,548.95 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin 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 44205?
22.38. 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 44205 in 2026?
About $1,226.15 non-facility ($1,226.15 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 (22.38) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (9.55 office vs 9.55 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.