CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 50722 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Release of ureter — 17.5 work RVU, about $903.83 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 17.5
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 6.51
- PE RVU (facility)
- 6.51
- MP RVU
- 3.05
- Office payment
- $903.83
- Facility payment
- $903.83
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 50722 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (17.5 + 6.51 + 3.05) × $33.4009 ≈ $903.83. The same code in a facility setting pays about $903.83 because facility PE RVU (6.51) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 50722 non-facility payment from $823.72 to $1,164.48 across CMS localities — from Nebraska 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 50722?
17.5. 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 50722 in 2026?
About $903.83 non-facility ($903.83 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 (17.5) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (6.51 office vs 6.51 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.