Physician RVU Calculator
The Physician RVU Calculator converts physician CPT codes into Work RVU, Practice Expense RVU, and Malpractice RVU across all medical specialties. The RBRVS (Resource-Based Relative Value Scale) system underpins all Medicare physician payments, converting CPT-coded services into relative value units. The 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU. Work RVU represents physician time and effort; Practice Expense RVU covers overhead; Malpractice RVU covers liability insurance costs. Total RVU x CF = estimated Medicare payment.
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The Physician RVU Calculator converts physician CPT codes into Work RVU, Practice Expense RVU, and Malpractice RVU across all medical specialties. The RBRVS (Resource-Based Relative Value Scale) system underpins all Medicare physician payments, converting CPT-coded services into relative value units...
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Physician RVU Calculator - CPT Code Reference
Click any bar to load the CPT code into the Physician RVU Calculator above. All Work RVU values reflect 2026 CMS Medicare Physician Fee Schedule data.
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How to Use the Physician RVU Calculator
Follow 4 steps to calculate RVUs and estimate Medicare reimbursement for physician 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.
Physician 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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Physician RVU Calculator - Bulk wRVU Calculator
Physician wRVU production varies dramatically by specialty. Surgical specialties generate the highest annual wRVU totals due to high per-procedure wRVU values. Cognitive specialties generate lower annual wRVUs but require less capital equipment investment.
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
Physician wRVU Benchmarks by Specialty
Physician wRVU production varies dramatically by specialty. Surgical specialties generate the highest annual wRVU totals due to high per-procedure wRVU values. Cognitive specialties generate lower annual wRVUs but require less capital equipment investment.
Physician wRVU Benchmarks by Specialty (MGMA 2024)
9,000-14,000 wRVUs/year. High per-case wRVU values for major procedures drive above-average annual production.
8,000-12,000 wRVUs/year. High-volume procedure schedules with moderate-to-high per-procedure wRVU values.
4,000-6,000 wRVUs/year. High patient volume but lower per-encounter wRVU values than procedural specialties.
4,000-6,500 wRVUs/year. Primarily cognitive services with moderate per-encounter wRVU values.
Physician wRVU production varies dramatically by specialty. Surgical specialties generate the highest annual wRVU totals due to high per-procedure wRVU values. Cognitive specialties generate lower annual wRVUs but require less capital equipment investment.
Physician RVU Calculator - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RBRVS system and how does it calculate physician payment?
The Resource-Based Relative Value Scale (RBRVS) was implemented by CMS in 1992 for Medicare physician payment. Payment = (Work RVU x Work GPCI) + (PE RVU x PE GPCI) + (MP RVU x MP GPCI)) x Conversion Factor. The 2026 conversion factor is $33.40. Work RVU reflects physician time and effort. PE RVU covers practice overhead. MP RVU covers malpractice insurance. GPCI (Geographic Practice Cost Index) adjusts for regional cost differences.
What is the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor?
The 2026 CMS Medicare physician fee schedule conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU. CMS sets the conversion factor annually in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule, published each November in the Federal Register. The conversion factor has declined in inflation-adjusted terms over many years due to budget neutrality requirements and failure to account for healthcare inflation.
What is the difference between Work RVU, PE RVU, and MP RVU?
Work RVU (wRVU) measures physician time, skill, mental effort, and stress - the physician labor component. Practice Expense RVU (PE RVU) covers non-physician overhead: office staff, rent, supplies, and equipment. PE RVU is higher in non-facility settings where physicians own equipment and overhead. Malpractice RVU (MP RVU) covers physician professional liability insurance costs, which vary by specialty and procedure type.
How does geographic adjustment (GPCI) affect physician payment?
CMS applies Geographic Practice Cost Indices (GPCIs) to each RVU component to adjust for regional differences. Physicians in high-cost areas (San Francisco, Manhattan) use GPCI values above 1.0, increasing payment. Rural and lower-cost areas use values closer to 1.0. CMS updates GPCIs every 4-6 years. The Work GPCI floor is set at 1.0 to prevent very low payments in any area.
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Calculate physician RVUs across all medical specialties using the RBRVS system. Convert any CPT code into Work RVU, PE RVU, and Malpractice RVU and estimate 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule payments. Free - no login required.
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