CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 46761 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Repair of anal sphincter — 14.91 work RVU, about $830.01 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 14.91
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 7.36
- PE RVU (facility)
- 7.36
- MP RVU
- 2.58
- Office payment
- $830.01
- Facility payment
- $830.01
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 46761 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (14.91 + 7.36 + 2.58) × $33.4009 ≈ $830.01. The same code in a facility setting pays about $830.01 because facility PE RVU (7.36) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 46761 non-facility payment from $753.56 to $1,056.3 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 46761?
14.91. 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 46761 in 2026?
About $830.01 non-facility ($830.01 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 (14.91) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (7.36 office vs 7.36 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.