CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 33766 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Shunt supr v/c p-art 1 lung — 22.98 work RVU, about $1,257.21 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 22.98
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 8.88
- PE RVU (facility)
- 8.88
- MP RVU
- 5.78
- Office payment
- $1,257.21
- Facility payment
- $1,257.21
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 33766 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (22.98 + 8.88 + 5.78) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,257.21. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,257.21 because facility PE RVU (8.88) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 33766 non-facility payment from $1,111.16 to $1,573.58 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 33766?
22.98. 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 33766 in 2026?
About $1,257.21 non-facility ($1,257.21 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 (22.98) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (8.88 office vs 8.88 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.