CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 49905 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Omental flap intra-abdom — 6.38 work RVU, about $314.97 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 6.38
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 1.57
- PE RVU (facility)
- 1.57
- MP RVU
- 1.48
- Office payment
- $314.97
- Facility payment
- $314.97
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 49905 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (6.38 + 1.57 + 1.48) × $33.4009 ≈ $314.97. The same code in a facility setting pays about $314.97 because facility PE RVU (1.57) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 49905 non-facility payment from $278.56 to $402.73 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin to Alaska. 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 49905?
6.38. 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 49905 in 2026?
About $314.97 non-facility ($314.97 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 (6.38) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (1.57 office vs 1.57 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.