AMA RVU Calculator
The AMA RVU Calculator uses AMA (American Medical Association) CPT code definitions combined with CMS RBRVS relative value assignments to convert physician services into Work RVU, Practice Expense RVU, and Malpractice RVU. The AMA owns and publishes CPT codes. CMS assigns RVU values to AMA CPT codes through the RBRVS system. The RUC (Relative Value Scale Update Committee) - an AMA-organized advisory panel - recommends RVU assignments that CMS reviews and implements in the annual Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Built on 2026 CMS data with CF $33.40.
AMA RVU Calculator Pro
The AMA RVU Calculator uses AMA (American Medical Association) CPT code definitions combined with CMS RBRVS relative value assignments to convert physician services into Work RVU, Practice Expense RVU, and Malpractice RVU. The AMA owns and publishes CPT codes. CMS assigns RVU values to AMA CPT codes...
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AMA RVU Calculator - CPT Code Reference
Click any bar to load the CPT code into the AMA RVU Calculator above. All Work RVU values reflect 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data.
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How to Use the AMA RVU Calculator
Follow 4 steps to calculate RVUs and estimate Medicare reimbursement for ama rvu calculator services.
Enter CPT Code
Type any CPT code or search by description. The autocomplete shows wRVU values from the 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. Use the chart above to find common specialty codes.
Select Place of Service
Choose Facility (hospital, ASC) or Non-Facility (office, independent clinic). The place of service directly determines the Practice Expense RVU applied to your calculation.
Adjust Units and GPCI
Enter the number of units performed. Adjust the GPCI for your geographic region. High-cost regions (NYC, SF, Boston) use GPCI values above 1.0 that increase Medicare payment.
Review Results and Use Bulk Calculator
Analyze the Work RVU, PE RVU, and Malpractice RVU breakdown with estimated Medicare payment. Use the bulk calculator below to analyze a full session or annual procedure mix.
AMA RVU Calculator - RVU by CPT Code
Complete CPT code database with sortable Work RVU, PE RVU, and Malpractice RVU values. Filter by category and search by code or description. All data reflects 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule values.
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AMA RVU Calculator - Bulk wRVU Calculator
The AMA CPT code system and CMS RBRVS RVU values are the foundation of physician payment in the United States. Understanding how AMA CPT codes and CMS RVU assignments interact is essential for accurate physician coding and billing.
Bulk RVU Calculation
Enter multiple CPT codes and quantities to calculate total RVU output and Medicare payment for a session, shift, or procedure day. Use this to project daily and annual wRVU production.
Enter Codes to Begin
Add CPT codes and quantities on the left, then click Calculate All
AMA RVU System Overview
The AMA CPT code system and CMS RBRVS RVU values are the foundation of physician payment in the United States. Understanding how AMA CPT codes and CMS RVU assignments interact is essential for accurate physician coding and billing.
AMA RVU System Overview (MGMA 2024)
The AMA publishes approximately 10,000 CPT codes annually. CPT codes are updated yearly - new codes added, existing codes revised or deleted. CMS must reassign RVU values for any code changes.
The RUC (Relative Value Scale Update Committee) is the primary AMA advisory body that surveys physicians on procedure time and intensity, then recommends wRVU values to CMS. CMS accepts approximately 90% of RUC recommendations.
CMS publishes the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule each summer and Final Rule each November. Both are published in the Federal Register and take effect January 1 of the following year.
AMA charges licensing fees for commercial use of CPT codes. Healthcare organizations, billing software companies, and payers license CPT codes from the AMA. This calculator uses publicly available CMS fee schedule data.
The AMA CPT code system and CMS RBRVS RVU values are the foundation of physician payment in the United States. Understanding how AMA CPT codes and CMS RVU assignments interact is essential for accurate physician coding and billing.
AMA RVU Calculator - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the relationship between AMA CPT codes and CMS RVU values?
The AMA owns and publishes CPT codes (Current Procedural Terminology). CMS independently assigns relative value units to each AMA CPT code under the RBRVS (Resource-Based Relative Value Scale) system. The AMA RUC (Relative Value Scale Update Committee) advises CMS on appropriate RVU assignments but does not set them - CMS has final authority. CMS accepts approximately 90% of RUC recommendations for RVU assignments.
How does the AMA RUC determine wRVU recommendations?
The AMA RUC surveys physician specialists to determine the time and intensity required for specific CPT-coded procedures relative to a reference service (typically the 99213 office visit at 1.30 wRVU). Physician surveys capture pre-service, intra-service, and post-service time, plus intensity factors. The RUC then recommends a wRVU value that CMS reviews and either accepts, adjusts, or replaces with its own analysis.
When does CMS update AMA CPT code RVU values?
CMS updates RVU values for all AMA CPT codes annually through the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, published each November and effective January 1 of the following year. Major code changes (new codes, deleted codes, revised code descriptors) trigger new RVU assignments. The conversion factor that multiplies total RVU to calculate payment is also updated annually.
What AMA resources help with CPT code and RVU questions?
The AMA publishes the CPT Professional Edition annually (updated CPT code set with full descriptions and guidelines). The AMA CPT Knowledge Base provides coding guidance. The AMA RBRVS Data Manager provides RVU data for subscribers. The CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Lookup Tool provides free public access to all RVU values and conversion factors for all CPT codes.
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Calculate AMA CPT code RVU values using 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data. Look up Work RVU, PE RVU, and Malpractice RVU for any CPT code and estimate physician Medicare payment. Free - no login required.
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