CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 15771 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Grfg autol fat lipo 50 cc/ — 6.56 work RVU, about $662.67 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 6.56
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 12.05
- PE RVU (facility)
- 6.39
- MP RVU
- 1.23
- Office payment
- $662.67
- Facility payment
- $473.62
How the payment is calculated
Total RVU is work plus practice expense plus malpractice, each adjusted by its GPCI factor, then multiplied by the conversion factor. For 15771 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (6.56 + 12.05 + 1.23) × $33.4009 ≈ $662.67. The same code in a facility setting pays about $473.62 because facility PE RVU (6.39) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 15771 non-facility payment from $586 to $845.61 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to San Jose-sunnyvale-santa Clara (san Benito Cnty). Check your exact locality in the GPCI calculator rather than using a state average.
Related codes
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT 15771?
6.56. Work RVU measures physician time, skill, and intensity — it does not change by setting or locality. Total payment adds practice expense and malpractice RVUs plus the conversion factor.
How much does Medicare pay for CPT 15771 in 2026?
About $662.67 non-facility ($473.62 facility) at national GPCI with the 2026 $33.4009 conversion factor. Your locality GPCI moves the number — see the range above.
Does the work RVU change between office and facility?
No. Work RVU (6.56) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (12.05 office vs 6.39 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.