Understanding where you stand relative to national productivity benchmarks is essential for contract negotiations and career planning. Below are the latest available work RVU (wRVU) benchmarks for 2024-2025, aggregating data from widespread industry reports.
Primary Care Trends
Primary care productivity continues to rise. In 2024, the median wRVUs for primary care specialties (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics) increased appreciably.
- Family Medicine: Median ~4,715 - 5,200 wRVUs
- Internal Medicine: Median ~4,800 - 5,400 wRVUs
- Hospitalists: Median ~4,800 wRVUs
Note: Physicians in hospital-owned groups typically show higher wRVU totals than those in private practice.
Surgical & Procedural Specialties
Surgical fields maintain high wRVU benchmarks, with many seeing year-over-year increases.
| Specialty | Average/Median wRVUs |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic Surgery | 7,800 - 10,000+ |
| Cardiology (General) | ~7,500 - 8,500 |
| Cardiology (Interventional) | ~9,200 - 10,000+ |
| General Surgery | ~6,500 - 7,500 |
| Radiology | ~10,500 |
| Anesthesiology | ~11,000+ (Unit based) |
Factors Influencing 2025 Benchmarks
- 2025 CMS Fee Schedule: The conversion factor adjustment and new code valuations directly impact total wRVU generation.
- Telehealth: Permanent telehealth flexibilities in 2025 continue to allow for volume in non-procedural specialties.
- Practice Setting: Academic vs. Private Equity vs. Hospital-employed models show significant variance.
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