CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 99449 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
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- Work RVU
- 1.4
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 0.76
- PE RVU (facility)
- 0.38
- MP RVU
- 0.12
- Office payment
- $76.15
- Facility payment
- $63.46
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 99449 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (1.4 + 0.76 + 0.12) × $33.4009 ≈ $76.15. The same code in a facility setting pays about $63.46 because facility PE RVU (0.38) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 99449 non-facility payment from $70.63 to $99.39 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 99449?
1.4. 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 99449 in 2026?
About $76.15 non-facility ($63.46 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 (1.4) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (0.76 office vs 0.38 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.