CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 99448 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 21-30 — 1.05 work RVU, about $56.78 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 1.05
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 0.56
- PE RVU (facility)
- 0.29
- MP RVU
- 0.09
- Office payment
- $56.78
- Facility payment
- $47.76
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 99448 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (1.05 + 0.56 + 0.09) × $33.4009 ≈ $56.78. The same code in a facility setting pays about $47.76 because facility PE RVU (0.29) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 99448 non-facility payment from $52.69 to $74.18 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 99448?
1.05. 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 99448 in 2026?
About $56.78 non-facility ($47.76 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 (1.05) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (0.56 office vs 0.29 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.