CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 21337 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Closed tx septal&nose fx — 3.31 work RVU, about $426.53 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 3.31
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 8.96
- PE RVU (facility)
- 4.63
- MP RVU
- 0.5
- Office payment
- $426.53
- Facility payment
- $281.9
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 21337 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (3.31 + 8.96 + 0.5) × $33.4009 ≈ $426.53. The same code in a facility setting pays about $281.9 because facility PE RVU (4.63) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 21337 non-facility payment from $376.23 to $563.22 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 2026 work RVU for CPT 21337?
3.31. 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 21337 in 2026?
About $426.53 non-facility ($281.9 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 (3.31) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (8.96 office vs 4.63 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.