CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 49062 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Drain to peritoneal cavity — 11.91 work RVU, about $733.48 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 11.91
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 6.87
- PE RVU (facility)
- 6.87
- MP RVU
- 3.18
- Office payment
- $733.48
- Facility payment
- $733.48
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 49062 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (11.91 + 6.87 + 3.18) × $33.4009 ≈ $733.48. The same code in a facility setting pays about $733.48 because facility PE RVU (6.87) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 49062 non-facility payment from $649.62 to $905.29 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Miami. Check your exact locality in the GPCI calculator rather than using a state average.
Related codes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT 49062?
11.91. 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 49062 in 2026?
About $733.48 non-facility ($733.48 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 (11.91) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (6.87 office vs 6.87 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.