CMS RVU Calculator
The CMS RVU Calculator uses official 2026 CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data to convert CPT codes into Work RVU, Practice Expense RVU, and Malpractice RVU. CMS publishes the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) annually, establishing RVU values for all physician services. The 2026 conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU. Total Medicare physician payment = (Work RVU + PE RVU + MP RVU) x GPCI adjustments x Conversion Factor. CMS data is the definitive source for all Medicare physician payment calculations.
CMS RVU Calculator Pro
The CMS RVU Calculator uses official 2026 CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data to convert CPT codes into Work RVU, Practice Expense RVU, and Malpractice RVU. CMS publishes the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) annually, establishing RVU values fo...
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CMS RVU Calculator - CPT Code Reference
Click any bar to load the CPT code into the CMS RVU Calculator above. All Work RVU values reflect 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data.
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How to Use the CMS RVU Calculator
Follow 4 steps to calculate RVUs and estimate Medicare reimbursement for cms 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.
CMS 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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CMS RVU Calculator - Bulk wRVU Calculator
The CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) is the definitive source for physician payment under Medicare Part B. CMS publishes the MPFS Final Rule annually, establishing conversion factors, RVU values, and GPCI adjustments effective January 1.
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
CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Overview
The CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) is the definitive source for physician payment under Medicare Part B. CMS publishes the MPFS Final Rule annually, establishing conversion factors, RVU values, and GPCI adjustments effective January 1.
CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Overview (MGMA 2024)
2022: $34.61 | 2023: $33.06 | 2024: $32.74 | 2025: $33.29 | 2026: $33.40. Annual conversion factor changes reflect budget neutrality adjustments and Congressional action.
CMS publishes the Proposed Rule each summer (July-August), accepts public comments, and publishes the Final Rule each November for January 1 implementation.
CMS updates Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCI) approximately every 4-6 years. GPCIs adjust Work, PE, and MP RVU components for regional cost differences. High-cost areas receive GPCI values above 1.0.
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) and Alternative Payment Models (APMs) adjust physician payments based on quality and efficiency, supplementing the base RBRVS payment.
The CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) is the definitive source for physician payment under Medicare Part B. CMS publishes the MPFS Final Rule annually, establishing conversion factors, RVU values, and GPCI adjustments effective January 1.
CMS RVU Calculator - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor?
The 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor is $33.40 per relative value unit. This applies to all physician CPT codes under Medicare Part B. CMS updates the conversion factor annually in the MPFS Final Rule. The conversion factor has declined in inflation-adjusted terms over the past decade despite periodic Congressional interventions (MACRA, SGR repeal).
Where can I find the official CMS RVU data?
CMS publishes official MPFS RVU data at CMS.gov under the "Physician Fee Schedule" section. The CMS MPFS Lookup Tool provides free public access to RVU values for all CPT codes. CMS also publishes the MPFS Final Rule in the Federal Register each November. The CMS Research, Statistics, Data and Systems (RSDS) database provides downloadable MPFS data files.
How does CMS determine RVU values for new CPT codes?
When the AMA introduces new CPT codes, CMS assigns interim RVU values based on crosswalks to comparable existing codes or through the AMA RUC advisory process. The RUC conducts physician surveys to recommend Work RVU values. CMS reviews RUC recommendations and publishes final RVU assignments in the MPFS Final Rule. New code RVU values are updated in the first full year following implementation.
How does CMS budget neutrality affect physician RVU values?
The Medicare physician payment statute requires CMS to maintain budget neutrality when implementing MPFS updates. If RVU increases for some codes raise total spending, CMS must reduce the conversion factor proportionally to offset the cost. This budget neutrality mechanism means that increasing wRVU values for some specialties (e.g., primary care in 2021) resulted in proportional reductions to the conversion factor, affecting all physicians.
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Calculate physician RVUs using official 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data. Look up Work RVU, PE RVU, and Malpractice RVU for any CPT code with GPCI adjustment and estimate accurate Medicare physician payments. Free.
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