CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 98981 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Rtm tx mgmt ea addl 20 min — 0.61 work RVU, about $41.42 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 0.61
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 0.6
- PE RVU (facility)
- 0.12
- MP RVU
- 0.03
- Office payment
- $41.42
- Facility payment
- $25.38
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 98981 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (0.61 + 0.6 + 0.03) × $33.4009 ≈ $41.42. The same code in a facility setting pays about $25.38 because facility PE RVU (0.12) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 98981 non-facility payment from $38.11 to $52.46 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 98981?
0.61. 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 98981 in 2026?
About $41.42 non-facility ($25.38 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 (0.61) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (0.6 office vs 0.12 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.