Hospitalist RVU Calculator
The Hospitalist RVU Calculator converts hospital medicine CPT codes into Work RVU, Practice Expense RVU, and Malpractice RVU. Hospitalists bill exclusively facility-based codes: initial hospital care (99221-99223), subsequent hospital care (99231-99233), discharge codes (99238-99239), and critical care (99291-99292). All hospital medicine services use facility PE RVU values because the hospital covers equipment, nursing staff, and overhead. Built on 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data with CF $33.40.
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The Hospitalist RVU Calculator converts hospital medicine CPT codes into Work RVU, Practice Expense RVU, and Malpractice RVU. Hospitalists bill exclusively facility-based codes: initial hospital care (99221-99223), subsequent hospital care (99231-99233), discharge codes (99238-99239), and critical c...
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Hospitalist RVU Calculator - CPT Code Reference
Click any bar to load the CPT code into the Hospitalist RVU Calculator above. All Work RVU values reflect 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data.
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How to Use the Hospitalist RVU Calculator
Follow 4 steps to calculate RVUs and estimate Medicare reimbursement for hospitalist 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.
Hospitalist 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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Hospitalist RVU Calculator - Bulk wRVU Calculator
Hospitalist wRVU production depends on census size, case mix index (CMI), and coding accuracy. Hospitals with higher CMI tend to have higher-complexity patients requiring 99223 admissions and 99233 subsequent care, generating more wRVUs per census.
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
Hospitalist wRVU Benchmarks
Hospitalist wRVU production depends on census size, case mix index (CMI), and coding accuracy. Hospitals with higher CMI tend to have higher-complexity patients requiring 99223 admissions and 99233 subsequent care, generating more wRVUs per census.
Hospitalist wRVU Benchmarks (MGMA 2024)
4,000-5,500 wRVUs/year. Based on 7-on/7-off schedule, 15-18 patient daily census, mix of 99221-99233 codes.
6,000-7,500 wRVUs/year. 20+ daily patient census with frequent high-acuity admissions (99223) and critical care billing.
3,500-5,000 wRVUs/year. Teaching teams reduce census and per-day wRVU production due to education and supervision responsibilities.
3,000-4,500 wRVUs/year. Lower admit volume on night shifts offset by higher-acuity coding and more frequent critical care encounters.
Hospitalist wRVU production depends on census size, case mix index (CMI), and coding accuracy. Hospitals with higher CMI tend to have higher-complexity patients requiring 99223 admissions and 99233 subsequent care, generating more wRVUs per census.
Hospitalist RVU Calculator - Frequently Asked Questions
What CPT codes do hospitalists bill for daily rounds?
Hospitalists bill subsequent hospital care codes (99231-99233) for daily rounds. CPT 99231 (straightforward/low MDM) carries 0.76 wRVU. CPT 99232 (moderate MDM) carries 1.39 wRVU. CPT 99233 (high MDM) carries 2.00 wRVU. Level selection is based on medical decision-making complexity or total time on the date of service.
What is the wRVU difference between 99223 and 99221?
The Work RVU difference between the highest and lowest initial hospital care codes is 1.86 wRVU: 99223 (high complexity) = 3.86 wRVU versus 99221 (straightforward) = 2.00 wRVU. This represents $62.12 per admission at the 2026 CF. Over 500 admissions per year, selecting 99223 vs 99221 when clinically appropriate generates 930 additional wRVUs annually.
How does the hospital discharge code affect wRVU?
CPT 99238 (hospital discharge, 30 minutes or less) carries 1.28 wRVU. CPT 99239 (hospital discharge, more than 30 minutes) carries 1.90 wRVU. The 30-minute threshold is based on total time spent on discharge activities: reviewing test results, coordinating post-discharge care, discussing prognosis with patient/family, writing prescriptions, and completing documentation.
Can hospitalists bill for critical care separately from regular rounds?
Yes. When a patient requires critical care (direct physician attention for a life-threatening condition), hospitalists bill CPT 99291 (first 30-74 minutes of critical care, 4.50 wRVU) instead of a subsequent hospital care code. CPT 99292 is an add-on for each additional 30 minutes. Critical care codes cannot be billed on the same day as 99221-99233 for the same patient by the same physician.
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