CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 33535 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Cabg arterial three — 43.63 work RVU, about $2,285.62 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 43.63
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 14.08
- PE RVU (facility)
- 14.08
- MP RVU
- 10.72
- Office payment
- $2,285.62
- Facility payment
- $2,285.62
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 33535 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (43.63 + 14.08 + 10.72) × $33.4009 ≈ $2,285.62. The same code in a facility setting pays about $2,285.62 because facility PE RVU (14.08) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 33535 non-facility payment from $2,018.1 to $2,884.06 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin to Alaska. 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 33535?
43.63. 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 33535 in 2026?
About $2,285.62 non-facility ($2,285.62 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 (43.63) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (14.08 office vs 14.08 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.