CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 55706 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Bx prst8 ndl sat sampling — 4.16 work RVU, about $203.41 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 4.16
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 1.4
- PE RVU (facility)
- 1.4
- MP RVU
- 0.53
- Office payment
- $203.41
- Facility payment
- $203.41
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 55706 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (4.16 + 1.4 + 0.53) × $33.4009 ≈ $203.41. The same code in a facility setting pays about $203.41 because facility PE RVU (1.4) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 55706 non-facility payment from $188.23 to $267.98 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 55706?
4.16. 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 55706 in 2026?
About $203.41 non-facility ($203.41 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 (4.16) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (1.4 office vs 1.4 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.