Medicare fee schedule
RVU & Medicare payment reference (2026)
National work RVUs and Medicare Physician Fee Schedule payments for commonly billed codes, from the CMS 2026 relative value file. Payments below use the standard $33.4009 conversion factor, non-facility setting. For any other code, locality, or setting, use the RVU calculator.
Office & outpatient visits
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99202 | Office visit, new patient, level 2 (straightforward, 15-29 min) | 0.93 | 2.25 | $75.15 |
| 99203 | Office visit, new patient, level 3 (low complexity, 30-44 min) | 1.60 | 3.52 | $117.57 |
| 99204 | Office visit, new patient, level 4 (moderate complexity, 45-59 min) | 2.60 | 5.31 | $177.36 |
| 99205 | Office visit, new patient, level 5 (high complexity, 60-74 min) | 3.50 | 7.09 | $236.81 |
| 99211 | Office visit, established patient, level 1 (minimal, staff-level) | 0.18 | 0.73 | $24.38 |
| 99212 | Office visit, established patient, level 2 (straightforward, 10-19 min) | 0.70 | 1.78 | $59.45 |
| 99213 | Office visit, established patient, level 3 (low complexity, 20-29 min) | 1.30 | 2.85 | $95.19 |
| 99214 | Office visit, established patient, level 4 (moderate complexity, 30-39 min) | 1.92 | 4.06 | $135.61 |
| 99215 | Office visit, established patient, level 5 (high complexity, 40-54 min) | 2.80 | 5.76 | $192.39 |
| G2212 | Medicare prolonged visit add-on, each additional 15 minutes | 0.61 | 1.02 | $34.07 |
| G2211 | Medicare add-on for visit complexity in continuing, longitudinal care | 0.33 | 0.52 | $17.37 |
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Hospital inpatient & observation
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99221 | Initial hospital or observation visit, level 1 | 1.63 | 2.23 | $74.48 |
| 99222 | Initial hospital or observation visit, level 2 | 2.60 | 3.50 | $116.90 |
| 99223 | Initial hospital or observation visit, level 3 | 3.50 | 4.68 | $156.32 |
| 99231 | Subsequent hospital or observation visit, level 1 | 1.00 | 1.32 | $44.09 |
| 99232 | Subsequent hospital or observation visit, level 2 | 1.59 | 2.11 | $70.48 |
| 99233 | Subsequent hospital or observation visit, level 3 | 2.40 | 3.20 | $106.88 |
| 99238 | Hospital discharge management, 30 minutes or less | 1.50 | 2.24 | $74.82 |
| 99239 | Hospital discharge management, more than 30 minutes | 2.15 | 3.19 | $106.55 |
Emergency department & critical care
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99281 | Emergency department visit, level 1 | 0.25 | 0.33 | $11.02 |
| 99282 | Emergency department visit, level 2 | 0.93 | 1.21 | $40.42 |
| 99283 | Emergency department visit, level 3 | 1.60 | 2.08 | $69.47 |
| 99284 | Emergency department visit, level 4 | 2.74 | 3.54 | $118.24 |
| 99285 | Emergency department visit, level 5 | 4.00 | 5.13 | $171.35 |
| 99291 | Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 4.50 | 9.25 | $308.96 |
| 99292 | Critical care, each additional 30 minutes | 2.25 | 4.01 | $133.94 |
Nursing facility & home visits
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99304 | Initial nursing facility visit, level 1 | 1.50 | 2.43 | $81.16 |
| 99305 | Initial nursing facility visit, level 2 | 2.50 | 4.22 | $140.95 |
| 99306 | Initial nursing facility visit, level 3 | 3.50 | 5.78 | $193.06 |
| 99307 | Subsequent nursing facility visit, level 1 | 0.70 | 1.26 | $42.09 |
| 99308 | Subsequent nursing facility visit, level 2 | 1.30 | 2.36 | $78.83 |
| 99309 | Subsequent nursing facility visit, level 3 | 1.92 | 3.43 | $114.57 |
| 99310 | Subsequent nursing facility visit, level 4 | 2.80 | 4.89 | $163.33 |
| 99315 | Nursing facility discharge management, 30 minutes or less | 1.50 | 2.57 | $85.84 |
| 99316 | Nursing facility discharge management, more than 30 minutes | 2.50 | 4.14 | $138.28 |
| 99341 | Home or residence visit, new patient, level 1 | 1.00 | 1.47 | $49.10 |
| 99342 | Home or residence visit, new patient, level 2 | 1.65 | 2.36 | $78.83 |
| 99344 | Home or residence visit, new patient, level 4 | 2.87 | 4.39 | $146.63 |
| 99345 | Home or residence visit, new patient, level 5 | 3.88 | 6.29 | $210.09 |
| 99347 | Home or residence visit, established patient, level 1 | 0.90 | 1.38 | $46.09 |
| 99348 | Home or residence visit, established patient, level 2 | 1.50 | 2.36 | $78.83 |
| 99349 | Home or residence visit, established patient, level 3 | 2.44 | 3.96 | $132.27 |
| 99350 | Home or residence visit, established patient, level 4 | 3.60 | 5.78 | $193.06 |
Preventive & Medicare wellness
Psychiatry & psychotherapy
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90791 | Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation, no medical services | 3.84 | 5.19 | $173.35 |
| 90792 | Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services | 4.16 | 6.05 | $202.08 |
| 90832 | Psychotherapy, 30 minutes | 1.94 | 2.57 | $85.84 |
| 90833 | Psychotherapy 30 minutes, add-on to an E/M visit | 1.71 | 2.44 | $81.50 |
| 90834 | Psychotherapy, 45 minutes | 2.56 | 3.41 | $113.90 |
| 90836 | Psychotherapy 45 minutes, add-on to an E/M visit | 2.17 | 3.09 | $103.21 |
| 90837 | Psychotherapy, 60 minutes | 3.78 | 5.00 | $167.00 |
| 90838 | Psychotherapy 60 minutes, add-on to an E/M visit | 2.86 | 4.09 | $136.61 |
| 90839 | Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes | 3.58 | 4.80 | $160.32 |
| 90846 | Family psychotherapy without the patient present, 50 minutes | 2.74 | 3.17 | $105.88 |
| 90847 | Family psychotherapy with the patient present, 50 minutes | 2.86 | 3.28 | $109.55 |
| 90853 | Group psychotherapy | 0.67 | 0.91 | $30.39 |
| 96130 | Psychological test evaluation, first hour | 2.56 | 3.71 | $123.92 |
| 96131 | Psychological test evaluation, each additional hour | 1.96 | 2.59 | $86.51 |
| 96136 | Psychological/neuropsychological test administration, first 30 minutes | 0.55 | 1.31 | $43.76 |
| 96156 | Health behavior assessment or re-assessment | 2.40 | 3.22 | $107.55 |
| 96158 | Health behavior intervention, individual, first 30 minutes | 1.66 | 2.21 | $73.82 |
Digital, remote monitoring & care management
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99421 | Online digital E/M, 5-10 minutes over 7 days | 0.25 | 0.47 | $15.70 |
| 99422 | Online digital E/M, 11-20 minutes over 7 days | 0.50 | 0.92 | $30.73 |
| 99423 | Online digital E/M, 21+ minutes over 7 days | 0.80 | 1.46 | $48.77 |
| 98966 | Telephone assessment by qualified nonphysician, 5-10 minutes | 0.25 | 0.41 | $13.69 |
| 98967 | Telephone assessment by qualified nonphysician, 11-20 minutes | 0.50 | 0.75 | $25.05 |
| 98968 | Telephone assessment by qualified nonphysician, 21-30 minutes | 0.75 | 1.04 | $34.74 |
| 99453 | Remote physiologic monitoring, setup and patient education | 0.00 | 0.65 | $21.71 |
| 99454 | Remote physiologic monitoring, device supply per 30 days | 0.00 | 1.56 | $52.11 |
| 99457 | Remote physiologic monitoring management, first 20 minutes/month | 0.61 | 1.55 | $51.77 |
| 99458 | Remote physiologic monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes | 0.61 | 1.24 | $41.42 |
| 98975 | Remote therapeutic monitoring, setup and patient education | 0.00 | 0.65 | $21.71 |
| 98977 | Remote therapeutic monitoring, device supply per 30 days (musculoskeletal) | 0.00 | 1.54 | $51.44 |
| 98980 | Remote therapeutic monitoring management, first 20 minutes/month | 0.62 | 1.62 | $54.11 |
| 98981 | Remote therapeutic monitoring management, each additional 20 minutes | 0.61 | 1.24 | $41.42 |
| 99490 | Chronic care management, clinical staff, first 20 minutes/month | 1.00 | 1.98 | $66.13 |
| 99439 | Chronic care management, clinical staff, each additional 20 minutes | 0.70 | 1.51 | $50.44 |
| 99491 | Chronic care management by physician/QHP, first 30 minutes/month | 1.50 | 2.67 | $89.18 |
| 99495 | Transitional care management, moderate complexity (14-day contact) | 2.78 | 6.59 | $220.11 |
| 99496 | Transitional care management, high complexity (7-day contact) | 3.79 | 8.94 | $298.60 |
| 99484 | General behavioral health integration care management, per month | 0.93 | 1.72 | $57.45 |
Injections, infusions & immunizations
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96372 | Therapeutic injection, subcutaneous or intramuscular | 0.17 | 0.46 | $15.36 |
| 96365 | IV infusion for therapy, initial hour | 0.21 | 2.01 | $67.14 |
| 96374 | IV push, single or initial drug | 0.18 | 1.13 | $37.74 |
| 96401 | Chemotherapy injection, subcutaneous or intramuscular | 0.21 | 2.15 | $71.81 |
| 96413 | Chemotherapy IV infusion, first hour | 0.28 | 3.99 | $133.27 |
| 90471 | Immunization administration, first vaccine | 0.17 | 0.66 | $22.04 |
| 90472 | Immunization administration, each additional vaccine | 0.15 | 0.48 | $16.03 |
| 90460 | Immunization administration with counseling, under 19, first component | 0.23 | 0.70 | $23.38 |
Common office procedures
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10060 | Incision and drainage of abscess, simple | 1.19 | 3.85 | $128.59 |
| 11102 | Skin biopsy, tangential, first lesion | 0.64 | 2.86 | $95.53 |
| 11104 | Skin biopsy, punch, first lesion | 0.81 | 3.63 | $121.25 |
| 11200 | Removal of skin tags, up to 15 | 0.80 | 2.76 | $92.19 |
| 11730 | Nail plate avulsion, partial or complete, first | 1.02 | 3.34 | $111.56 |
| 11042 | Debridement, subcutaneous tissue, first 20 sq cm | 0.98 | 3.97 | $132.60 |
| 12001 | Simple wound repair, scalp/trunk/extremities, 2.5 cm or less | 0.82 | 3.41 | $113.90 |
| 17000 | Destruction of premalignant lesion, first | 0.59 | 1.99 | $66.47 |
| 17003 | Destruction of premalignant lesions, 2-14, each | 0.04 | 0.19 | $6.35 |
| 17110 | Destruction of benign lesions, up to 14 | 0.68 | 3.33 | $111.22 |
| 20610 | Aspiration or injection of major joint (knee, shoulder, hip) | 0.77 | 2.06 | $68.81 |
| 20552 | Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles | 0.64 | 1.55 | $51.77 |
| 69210 | Removal of impacted earwax, unilateral | 0.59 | 1.43 | $47.76 |
Physical, occupational & speech therapy
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97161 | Physical therapy evaluation, low complexity | 1.54 | 2.93 | $97.86 |
| 97162 | Physical therapy evaluation, moderate complexity | 1.54 | 2.93 | $97.86 |
| 97163 | Physical therapy evaluation, high complexity | 1.54 | 2.93 | $97.86 |
| 97164 | Physical therapy re-evaluation | 0.96 | 2.02 | $67.47 |
| 97165 | Occupational therapy evaluation, low complexity | 1.54 | 3.01 | $100.54 |
| 97166 | Occupational therapy evaluation, moderate complexity | 1.54 | 3.01 | $100.54 |
| 97167 | Occupational therapy evaluation, high complexity | 1.54 | 3.01 | $100.54 |
| 97110 | Therapeutic exercise, each 15 minutes | 0.45 | 0.87 | $29.06 |
| 97112 | Neuromuscular re-education, each 15 minutes | 0.50 | 0.98 | $32.73 |
| 97116 | Gait training, each 15 minutes | 0.45 | 0.87 | $29.06 |
| 97140 | Manual therapy, each 15 minutes | 0.43 | 0.83 | $27.72 |
| 97530 | Therapeutic activities, each 15 minutes | 0.44 | 1.05 | $35.07 |
| 97535 | Self-care and home management training, each 15 minutes | 0.45 | 0.97 | $32.40 |
| 92507 | Speech, language, voice treatment, individual | 1.30 | 2.28 | $76.15 |
| 92523 | Evaluation of speech sound production and language | 3.84 | 6.78 | $226.46 |
| 92526 | Treatment of swallowing or oral feeding function | 1.34 | 2.52 | $84.17 |
| 98940 | Chiropractic manipulation, 1-2 spinal regions | 0.45 | 0.80 | $26.72 |
| 98941 | Chiropractic manipulation, 3-4 spinal regions | 0.69 | 1.15 | $38.41 |
| 98942 | Chiropractic manipulation, 5 spinal regions | 0.94 | 1.49 | $49.77 |
| 97810 | Acupuncture without electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes | 0.61 | 1.44 | $48.10 |
| 97811 | Acupuncture without electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes | 0.46 | 0.85 | $28.39 |
| 97813 | Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, initial 15 minutes | 0.74 | 1.69 | $56.45 |
| 97814 | Acupuncture with electrical stimulation, each additional 15 minutes | 0.47 | 0.86 | $28.72 |
Imaging
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71045 | Chest X-ray, single view | 0.18 | 0.76 | $25.38 |
| 71046 | Chest X-ray, 2 views | 0.21 | 0.99 | $33.07 |
| 70450 | CT head/brain without contrast | 0.83 | 3.19 | $106.55 |
| 70553 | MRI brain without and with contrast | 2.23 | 9.49 | $316.97 |
| 72100 | Lumbar spine X-ray, 2-3 views | 0.21 | 1.21 | $40.42 |
| 72148 | MRI lumbar spine without contrast | 1.44 | 5.74 | $191.72 |
| 73030 | Shoulder X-ray, complete | 0.18 | 1.07 | $35.74 |
| 73721 | MRI lower-extremity joint without contrast | 1.32 | 6.12 | $204.41 |
| 74177 | CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 1.77 | 8.99 | $300.27 |
| 76700 | Ultrasound, abdomen, complete | 0.79 | 3.42 | $114.23 |
| 76805 | Obstetric ultrasound, after first trimester | 0.97 | 4.07 | $135.94 |
| 76856 | Pelvic ultrasound, complete | 0.67 | 3.15 | $105.21 |
| 77067 | Screening mammography, bilateral | 0.74 | 3.78 | $126.26 |
| 77066 | Diagnostic mammography, bilateral | 0.98 | 4.70 | $156.98 |
Cardiology & vascular
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93000 | ECG, 12-lead, with interpretation and report | 0.17 | 0.46 | $15.36 |
| 93005 | ECG, 12-lead, tracing only | 0.00 | 0.21 | $7.01 |
| 93010 | ECG, 12-lead, interpretation and report only | 0.17 | 0.25 | $8.35 |
| 93306 | Echocardiogram, complete, with spectral and color Doppler | 1.42 | 5.89 | $196.73 |
| 93307 | Echocardiogram, complete, without Doppler | 0.90 | 4.13 | $137.95 |
| 93015 | Cardiovascular stress test, complete | 0.73 | 2.20 | $73.48 |
| 93880 | Carotid duplex ultrasound, bilateral | 0.78 | 5.66 | $189.05 |
| 93970 | Venous duplex ultrasound, bilateral | 0.68 | 5.51 | $184.04 |
Endoscopy
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43239 | Upper GI endoscopy with biopsy | 2.33 | 12.54 | $418.85 |
| 45378 | Colonoscopy, diagnostic | 3.18 | 11.32 | $378.10 |
| 45380 | Colonoscopy with biopsy | 3.47 | 14.37 | $479.97 |
| 45385 | Colonoscopy with snare polypectomy | 4.46 | 14.97 | $500.01 |
| G0121 | Screening colonoscopy, not high risk (Medicare) | 3.18 | 11.33 | $378.43 |
| G0105 | Screening colonoscopy, high risk (Medicare) | 3.18 | 11.32 | $378.10 |
| 52000 | Cystourethroscopy, diagnostic | 1.49 | 6.46 | $215.77 |
Eye & ear
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92002 | Eye exam, new patient, intermediate | 0.88 | 2.54 | $84.84 |
| 92004 | Eye exam, new patient, comprehensive | 1.82 | 4.48 | $149.64 |
| 92012 | Eye exam, established patient, intermediate | 0.92 | 2.71 | $90.52 |
| 92014 | Eye exam, established patient, comprehensive | 1.42 | 3.81 | $127.26 |
| 92083 | Visual field examination, extended | 0.49 | 1.91 | $63.80 |
| 92134 | Optical coherence tomography (OCT), retina | 0.31 | 0.98 | $32.73 |
| 66984 | Cataract removal with intraocular lens insertion | 7.17 | 13.85 | $462.60 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive hearing test (audiometry) | 0.60 | 1.07 | $35.74 |
Common surgery & pain management
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29881 | Knee arthroscopy with meniscectomy | 6.85 | 15.44 | $515.71 |
| 27447 | Total knee arthroplasty (knee replacement) | 19.11 | 34.71 | $1,159.35 |
| 27130 | Total hip arthroplasty (hip replacement) | 19.11 | 34.79 | $1,162.02 |
| 47562 | Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) | 10.21 | 18.92 | $631.95 |
| 49505 | Open repair of inguinal hernia, initial | 7.76 | 15.21 | $508.03 |
| 19120 | Excision of breast lesion | 5.77 | 17.16 | $573.16 |
| 63030 | Lumbar discectomy, single level | 11.70 | 26.89 | $898.15 |
| 62323 | Lumbar/caudal epidural injection with imaging guidance | 1.76 | 8.18 | $273.22 |
| 64483 | Transforaminal epidural injection, lumbar/sacral, first level | 1.85 | 7.93 | $264.87 |
| 64493 | Facet joint injection, lumbar/sacral, first level | 1.48 | 5.70 | $190.39 |
| 59400 | Vaginal delivery with antepartum and postpartum care | 37.00 | 66.30 | $2,214.48 |
Other diagnostics
| Code | Service | Work RVU | Total RVUs | National payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88305 | Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic exam, level IV | 0.73 | 2.10 | $70.14 |
| 95810 | Sleep study (polysomnography), attended, 6+ parameters | 2.44 | 20.17 | $673.70 |
| 95004 | Allergy skin tests, percutaneous, per test | 0.01 | 0.11 | $3.67 |
| 94010 | Spirometry | 0.17 | 0.89 | $29.73 |
| 94060 | Spirometry before and after bronchodilator | 0.21 | 1.30 | $43.42 |
Source: CMS Physician Fee Schedule relative value file (rvu26c.zip, retrieved 2026-07-11). Service descriptions are original plain-English summaries, not CPT descriptor text. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association.