CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 69729 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Impl oi implt sk tc esp>=100 — 9.72 work RVU, about $588.52 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 9.72
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 6.43
- PE RVU (facility)
- 6.43
- MP RVU
- 1.47
- Office payment
- $588.52
- Facility payment
- $588.52
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 69729 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (9.72 + 6.43 + 1.47) × $33.4009 ≈ $588.52. The same code in a facility setting pays about $588.52 because facility PE RVU (6.43) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 69729 non-facility payment from $534.43 to $742.77 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 69729?
9.72. 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 69729 in 2026?
About $588.52 non-facility ($588.52 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 (9.72) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (6.43 office vs 6.43 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.