CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 19082 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Bx breast add lesion strtctc — 1.61 work RVU, about $363.4 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 1.61
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 9.1
- PE RVU (facility)
- 0.3
- MP RVU
- 0.17
- Office payment
- $363.4
- Facility payment
- $69.47
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 19082 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (1.61 + 9.1 + 0.17) × $33.4009 ≈ $363.4. The same code in a facility setting pays about $69.47 because facility PE RVU (0.3) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 19082 non-facility payment from $317.79 to $501.03 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 19082?
1.61. 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 19082 in 2026?
About $363.4 non-facility ($69.47 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 (1.61) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (9.1 office vs 0.3 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.