CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 15953 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Exc trchntr pr ulc flp ostc — 13.23 work RVU, about $918.19 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 13.23
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 11.79
- PE RVU (facility)
- 11.79
- MP RVU
- 2.47
- Office payment
- $918.19
- Facility payment
- $918.19
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 15953 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (13.23 + 11.79 + 2.47) × $33.4009 ≈ $918.19. The same code in a facility setting pays about $918.19 because facility PE RVU (11.79) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 15953 non-facility payment from $822.65 to $1,127.69 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to Alaska. Check your exact locality in the GPCI calculator rather than using a state average.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT 15953?
13.23. 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 15953 in 2026?
About $918.19 non-facility ($918.19 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 (13.23) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (11.79 office vs 11.79 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.