2026 RVU Changes: Updated CMS Fee Schedule
Comprehensive analysis of 2026 RVU changes from the CMS Physician Fee Schedule. See how the updated values compare to 2025 for accurate productivity tracking.
Using Current 2026 RVU Values
Our platform now uses the 2026 CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU values, updated January 13, 2026. All calculations and tracking are based on the most current official data.
Data Source:
- • CMS Physician Fee Schedule 2026
- • Official PPRRVU26_JAN.csv file
- • Work RVU, PE RVU, and MP RVU values
Last Updated:
- • January 13, 2026
- • Verified against CMS sources
- • Quality checked and validated
2026 RVU Changes Summary
Key Findings for 2026
- • E/M Codes: Work RVU values remained stable for most office and hospital codes
- • Procedure Codes: Several common procedures saw minor work RVU decreases
- • Practice Expense: Notable changes in PE RVUs across multiple specialties
- • Conversion Factor: Updated from $32.35 (2025) to $33.57 (2026)
Key 2026 RVU Values Compared to 2025
Evaluation & Management Codes
Office visit, moderate complexity
Office visit, low complexity
Office visit, high complexity
Hospital Medicine Codes
Initial hospital care, high complexity
Subsequent hospital care, moderate
Hospital discharge management
Critical Care & Common Procedures
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
Central venous catheter insertion
Colonoscopy, diagnostic
Gastroenterology Procedures
EGD with biopsy
About Our 2026 RVU Data
Official CMS Data
All RVU values are sourced directly from the official CMS Physician Fee Schedule for 2026, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Medicare standards.
- • Work RVU values from official CMS files
- • Practice Expense and Malpractice RVUs included
- • Regular verification against CMS updates
- • Quality assurance and validation processes
Important Verification Notice
While our RVU values are sourced from official CMS data, always verify with your billing department before submitting claims. RVU values may vary based on:
- • Geographic Practice Cost Index (GPCI) adjustments
- • Facility vs. non-facility settings
- • Local carrier policies and interpretations
- • Modifier applications and bundling rules
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