RVU Calculator
Calculate Relative Value Units for Medical Procedures
Selected CPT Codes
RVU Calculation Summary
RVU Calculator FAQ
What are RVUs? +
Relative Value Units (RVUs) are used by Medicare and other payers to determine physician reimbursement. They consist of three components:
- Work RVU (wRVU): Measures physician time, skill, and effort
- Practice Expense RVU (peRVU): Covers practice overhead costs
- Malpractice RVU (mRVU): Accounts for insurance costs
How is payment calculated? +
Payment = (Total RVU) × (Conversion Factor). The conversion factor for 2025 is $33.89.
Where does the RVU data come from? +
This calculator uses sample RVU values based on Medicare's Physician Fee Schedule. For official values, please consult CMS.gov.
If you work in healthcare—whether you’re a doctor, administrator, or medical coder—you’ve probably heard the term “RVU” thrown around. But what exactly does it mean? And more importantly, how can an RVU calculator help you?
This guide will break down everything you need to know about Relative Value Units (RVUs), how they impact physician pay, and how to use our free RVU calculator tool (no signup required!).
✅ What RVUs are and why they matter
✅ How to calculate RVUs for any CPT code
✅ How much a single RVU is worth in dollars
✅ How to use our free RVU calculator (with step-by-step instructions)
✅ Common RVU values for different medical specialties
✅ How to share & bookmark the tool for quick access
Let’s dive in.
What Is an RVU Calculator?
An RVU calculator is a tool that helps medical professionals determine the work value of a procedure based on Medicare’s payment system.
Think of it like this:
- Every medical procedure (like an office visit, surgery, or X-ray) has a CPT code.
- Work RVU (wRVU) – How much time/skill the doctor needs
- Practice Expense RVU (peRVU) – Clinic overhead costs
- Malpractice RVU (mRVU) – Insurance costs ul>
- The total RVU determines how much Medicare (or other insurers) will pay.
- Type in a CPT code (e.g., 99213 for an office visit)
- The tool auto-suggests matching codes
- See the breakdown of wRVU, peRVU, and mRVU
- The calculator adds up all RVUs
- You can adjust the conversion factor ($$ per RVU)
- Type a code (e.g., 99214) or description (e.g., “echocardiogram”)
- Select from the dropdown
- Click “Add CPT Code”
- The default is $33.89 (Medicare’s 2024 rate)
- Change it if your practice uses a different rate ul>
- Total RVU = Sum of all components
- Estimated Payment = Total RVU × Conversion Factor
- Press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Cmd+D (Mac)
- Name it (e.g., “Free RVU Calculator”)
- Copy the page URL and email/Slack it
- Or click the “Export” button to save results ul>
- How hard the procedure is (Work RVU)
- How risky it is (Malpractice RVU)
- Surgery (e.g., knee replacement = 20+ RVUs)
- Cardiology (e.g., stent = 10-15 RVUs)
- Primary Care (e.g., office visit = 1-3 RVUs) ol>
An RVU calculator does the math for you—automatically adding up these values so you can:
✔ Track productivity (for performance reviews)
✔ Compare reimbursement rates across specialties
How Does an RVU Calculator Work?
Our free RVU calculator tool (showm Above ) works in 3 simple steps:
Step 1: Search for a CPT Code
Step 2: Add It to Your Calculation
Step 3: Get Your Total RVU & Payment Estimate
👉 Try it now below! (No login required—just start typing a CPT code.)
How to Use Our Free RVU Calculator (Step-by-Step Guide)
Our tool is 100% free and requires no signup. Here’s how to use it:
2. Add It to Your List
3. Adjust the Conversion Factor
4. See Your Results
Bonus Features:
✔ Save your calculations (auto-saves in your browser)
✔ Export to CSV (for record-keeping)
✔ Toggle between years (2023, 2024, 2025 RVU values)
How to Share & Bookmark the RVU Calculator
Want quick access later? Here’s how:
🔖 Bookmark It
📤 Share with Colleagues
What Does RVU Stand For?
RVU = Relative Value Unit
It’s a number assigned to every medical procedure to determine:
The higher the RVU, the more Medicare pays.
How Much Is a Dollar per RVU?
Medicare sets a conversion factor each year:
| Year | $ per RVU |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $33.89 (estimated) |
| 2024 | $33.89 |
| 2023 | $33.89 |
Private insurers may pay more or less—check your contract.
List of Common RVUs for CPT Codes
Here are common CPT codes and their 2024 RVUs:
(Use our calculator to find more!)
RVU by Specialty: Which Doctors Get the Most RVUs?
Some specialties earn higher RVUs per procedure:
FAQs About RVU Calculators
❓ Do I need an account to use the RVU calculator?
No! Our tool is completely free with no signup.
❓ How often are RVU values updated?
Medicare updates them yearly—our tool includes 2023-2025 data.
❓ Can I calculate RVUs for multiple CPT codes?
Yes! Just keep adding codes—it auto-sums everything.
Compare with MGMA benchmarks (or ask colleagues in your specialty).
Final Thoughts
An RVU calculator is a must-have tool for:
✔ Doctors tracking productivity
✔ Coders verifying payments
✔ Admins budgeting for clinics
👉 Try it now and bookmark it for later!
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