CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 59850 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Induced abortion 1+ njx — 5.75 work RVU, about $354.72 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 5.75
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 3.03
- PE RVU (facility)
- 3.03
- MP RVU
- 1.84
- Office payment
- $354.72
- Facility payment
- $354.72
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 59850 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (5.75 + 3.03 + 1.84) × $33.4009 ≈ $354.72. The same code in a facility setting pays about $354.72 because facility PE RVU (3.03) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 59850 non-facility payment from $307.94 to $452.84 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin 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 59850?
5.75. 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 59850 in 2026?
About $354.72 non-facility ($354.72 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 (5.75) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (3.03 office vs 3.03 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.