CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31

CPT 95251 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)

Cont gluc mntr analysis i&r — 0.68 work RVU, about $35.07 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.

Work RVU
0.68
PE RVU (non-facility)
0.32
PE RVU (facility)
0.32
MP RVU
0.05
Office payment
$35.07
Facility payment
$35.07

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 95251 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (0.68 + 0.32 + 0.05) × $33.4009 ≈ $35.07. The same code in a facility setting pays about $35.07 because facility PE RVU (0.32) replaces office PE RVU.

What changes by locality

GPCI moves 95251 non-facility payment from $32.75 to $46.37 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. 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 95251?

0.68. 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 95251 in 2026?

About $35.07 non-facility ($35.07 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 (0.68) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (0.32 office vs 0.32 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.