CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 66982 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Xcapsl ctrc rmvl cplx wo ecp — 9.99 work RVU, about $630.61 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 9.99
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 8.1
- PE RVU (facility)
- 8.1
- MP RVU
- 0.79
- Office payment
- $630.61
- Facility payment
- $630.61
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 66982 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (9.99 + 8.1 + 0.79) × $33.4009 ≈ $630.61. The same code in a facility setting pays about $630.61 because facility PE RVU (8.1) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 66982 non-facility payment from $579.66 to $803.18 across CMS localities — from Arkansas 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 66982?
9.99. 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 66982 in 2026?
About $630.61 non-facility ($630.61 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 (9.99) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (8.1 office vs 8.1 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.