CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 22532 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
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- Work RVU
- 25.34
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 17.77
- PE RVU (facility)
- 17.77
- MP RVU
- 8.75
- Office payment
- $1,732.17
- Facility payment
- $1,732.17
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 22532 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (25.34 + 17.77 + 8.75) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,732.17. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,732.17 because facility PE RVU (17.77) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 22532 non-facility payment from $1,504.68 to $2,203.37 across CMS localities — from Nebraska to Miami. 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 22532?
25.34. 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 22532 in 2026?
About $1,732.17 non-facility ($1,732.17 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 (25.34) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (17.77 office vs 17.77 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.