CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT G0081 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Care man h v ext pt 20 mi — 1 work RVU, about $49.43 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 1
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 0.44
- PE RVU (facility)
- 0.44
- MP RVU
- 0.04
- Office payment
- $49.43
- Facility payment
- $49.43
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 G0081 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (1 + 0.44 + 0.04) × $33.4009 ≈ $49.43. The same code in a facility setting pays about $49.43 because facility PE RVU (0.44) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves G0081 non-facility payment from $46.71 to $66.49 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. Check your exact locality in the GPCI calculator rather than using a state average.
Related codes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT G0081?
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 G0081 in 2026?
About $49.43 non-facility ($49.43 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) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (0.44 office vs 0.44 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.