CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 33779 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Rpr tga rcnstj rmvl plm bnd — 42.15 work RVU, about $2,143 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 42.15
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 11.37
- PE RVU (facility)
- 11.37
- MP RVU
- 10.64
- Office payment
- $2,143
- Facility payment
- $2,143
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 33779 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (42.15 + 11.37 + 10.64) × $33.4009 ≈ $2,143. The same code in a facility setting pays about $2,143 because facility PE RVU (11.37) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 33779 non-facility payment from $1,881.12 to $2,712.04 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 33779?
42.15. 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 33779 in 2026?
About $2,143 non-facility ($2,143 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 (42.15) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (11.37 office vs 11.37 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.