CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 66990 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Ophthalmic endoscope add-on — 1.47 work RVU, about $70.48 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 1.47
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 0.52
- PE RVU (facility)
- 0.52
- MP RVU
- 0.12
- Office payment
- $70.48
- Facility payment
- $70.48
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 66990 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (1.47 + 0.52 + 0.12) × $33.4009 ≈ $70.48. The same code in a facility setting pays about $70.48 because facility PE RVU (0.52) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 66990 non-facility payment from $66.08 to $94.35 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 66990?
1.47. 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 66990 in 2026?
About $70.48 non-facility ($70.48 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 (1.47) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (0.52 office vs 0.52 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.