CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 33522 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Cabg artery-vein five — 13.79 work RVU, about $665.35 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 13.79
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 2.74
- PE RVU (facility)
- 2.74
- MP RVU
- 3.39
- Office payment
- $665.35
- Facility payment
- $665.35
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 33522 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (13.79 + 2.74 + 3.39) × $33.4009 ≈ $665.35. The same code in a facility setting pays about $665.35 because facility PE RVU (2.74) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 33522 non-facility payment from $583.15 to $850.75 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 33522?
13.79. 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 33522 in 2026?
About $665.35 non-facility ($665.35 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 (13.79) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (2.74 office vs 2.74 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.