CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 20933 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Hemicrt intrclry algrft prtl — 11.64 work RVU, about $595.54 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 11.64
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 3.71
- PE RVU (facility)
- 3.71
- MP RVU
- 2.48
- Office payment
- $595.54
- Facility payment
- $595.54
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 20933 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (11.64 + 3.71 + 2.48) × $33.4009 ≈ $595.54. The same code in a facility setting pays about $595.54 because facility PE RVU (3.71) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 20933 non-facility payment from $533.01 to $760.79 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin to Alaska. 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 20933?
11.64. 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 20933 in 2026?
About $595.54 non-facility ($595.54 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 (11.64) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (3.71 office vs 3.71 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.