CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 17313 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Mohs 1 stage t/a/l — 5.42 work RVU, about $626.27 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 5.42
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 12.8
- PE RVU (facility)
- 1.76
- MP RVU
- 0.53
- Office payment
- $626.27
- Facility payment
- $257.52
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 17313 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (5.42 + 12.8 + 0.53) × $33.4009 ≈ $626.27. The same code in a facility setting pays about $257.52 because facility PE RVU (1.76) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 17313 non-facility payment from $557.4 to $826.94 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 17313?
5.42. 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 17313 in 2026?
About $626.27 non-facility ($257.52 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 (5.42) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (12.8 office vs 1.76 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.