CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 49060 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Drain open retroperi abscess — 18.07 work RVU, about $1,026.08 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 18.07
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 8.41
- PE RVU (facility)
- 8.41
- MP RVU
- 4.24
- Office payment
- $1,026.08
- Facility payment
- $1,026.08
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 49060 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (18.07 + 8.41 + 4.24) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,026.08. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,026.08 because facility PE RVU (8.41) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 49060 non-facility payment from $916.28 to $1,282.52 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 49060?
18.07. 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 49060 in 2026?
About $1,026.08 non-facility ($1,026.08 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 (18.07) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (8.41 office vs 8.41 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.