Medical Specialty RVU Guides
Comprehensive RVU guides for every medical specialty. Find the highest-value CPT codes, productivity benchmarks, and optimization strategies for your practice.
Evaluation & Management
15-25 wRVUs daily
Patient encounters, consultations, and care management codes
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Primary Care, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
Hospital Medicine
18-25 wRVUs daily
Inpatient care, admissions, and hospital-based procedures
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
Surgical Procedures
20-40 wRVUs daily
Operative procedures and surgical interventions
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
General Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic
Cardiology
25-35 wRVUs daily
Cardiac procedures, diagnostics, and interventions
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Radiology & Imaging
30-50 wRVUs daily
Diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Radiology, Interventional Radiology
Laboratory Medicine
20-40 wRVUs daily
Laboratory tests and pathology services
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Pathology, Laboratory Medicine
Anesthesia Services
15-30 wRVUs daily
Anesthesia care and pain management
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Anesthesiology, Pain Management
Emergency Medicine
15-25 wRVUs daily
Emergency department encounters, critical care, and acute procedures
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care
Orthopedic Surgery
25-45 wRVUs daily
Musculoskeletal procedures, joint replacements, and fracture care
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine
Gastroenterology
25-40 wRVUs daily
Endoscopic procedures, GI diagnostics, and hepatology
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Gastroenterology, Hepatology
Pulmonary Medicine
18-30 wRVUs daily
Pulmonary diagnostics, bronchoscopy, and critical care
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine
Dermatology
20-35 wRVUs daily
Skin biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic procedures
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Dermatology, Dermatologic Surgery
Neurology
15-25 wRVUs daily
Neurodiagnostic studies, EMG/NCS, EEG, and neurological evaluations
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine
Urology
25-40 wRVUs daily
Urologic procedures, cystoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine
Ophthalmology
30-50 wRVUs daily
Cataract surgery, retinal procedures, and comprehensive eye exams
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Ophthalmology, Retina Specialist
Psychiatry
10-18 wRVUs daily
Psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Obstetrics & Gynecology
20-40 wRVUs daily
Obstetric care, gynecologic surgery, and women's health procedures
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
OB/GYN, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecologic Oncology
Otolaryngology (ENT)
20-35 wRVUs daily
Ear, nose, and throat procedures including sinus, laryngeal, and head/neck surgery
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Rhinology
Nephrology
15-25 wRVUs daily
Dialysis management, renal consultations, and kidney disease care
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Nephrology, Transplant Nephrology
Endocrinology
12-20 wRVUs daily
Diabetes management, thyroid disorders, and hormone-related conditions
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Hematology/Oncology
18-30 wRVUs daily
Cancer treatment, chemotherapy infusions, and hematologic disease management
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Medical Oncology, Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplant
Vascular Surgery
25-45 wRVUs daily
Arterial and venous procedures, endovascular interventions, and bypass surgery
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Vascular Surgery, Endovascular Surgery
Plastic Surgery
20-40 wRVUs daily
Reconstructive and cosmetic procedures, wound care, and tissue repair
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Plastic Surgery, Reconstructive Surgery, Hand Surgery
Radiation Oncology
20-35 wRVUs daily
Radiation therapy planning, delivery, and treatment management
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Radiation Oncology, Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Rheumatology
12-22 wRVUs daily
Joint injections, autoimmune disease management, and musculoskeletal care
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Rheumatology, Clinical Immunology
Physical Medicine & Rehab
15-28 wRVUs daily
EMG/NCS studies, rehabilitation management, and pain procedures
Top CPT Codes:
Common For:
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Spine Medicine, Pain Management
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