CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 27033 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Arthrt hip expl/rmv loose/fb — 13.76 work RVU, about $893.47 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 13.76
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 10.08
- PE RVU (facility)
- 10.08
- MP RVU
- 2.91
- Office payment
- $893.47
- Facility payment
- $893.47
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 27033 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (13.76 + 10.08 + 2.91) × $33.4009 ≈ $893.47. The same code in a facility setting pays about $893.47 because facility PE RVU (10.08) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 27033 non-facility payment from $798.86 to $1,101.52 across CMS localities — from Arkansas 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 27033?
13.76. 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 27033 in 2026?
About $893.47 non-facility ($893.47 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 (13.76) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (10.08 office vs 10.08 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.