CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 70481 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Ct orbit/ear/fossa w/dye — 1.1 work RVU, about $179.7 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 1.1
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 4.19
- PE RVU (facility)
- 4.19
- MP RVU
- 0.09
- Office payment
- $179.7
- Facility payment
- $179.7
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 70481 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (1.1 + 4.19 + 0.09) × $33.4009 ≈ $179.7. The same code in a facility setting pays about $179.7 because facility PE RVU (4.19) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 70481 non-facility payment from $158.51 to $244.2 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to San Jose-sunnyvale-santa Clara (san Benito Cnty). 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 70481?
1.1. 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 70481 in 2026?
About $179.7 non-facility ($179.7 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 (1.1) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (4.19 office vs 4.19 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.