CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 15772 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
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- Work RVU
- 2.44
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 3.27
- PE RVU (facility)
- 0.89
- MP RVU
- 0.45
- Office payment
- $205.75
- Facility payment
- $126.26
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 15772 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (2.44 + 3.27 + 0.45) × $33.4009 ≈ $205.75. The same code in a facility setting pays about $126.26 because facility PE RVU (0.89) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 15772 non-facility payment from $183.06 to $256.02 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 15772?
2.44. 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 15772 in 2026?
About $205.75 non-facility ($126.26 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 (2.44) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (3.27 office vs 0.89 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.