CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 33800 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Aortic suspension — 16.85 work RVU, about $936.23 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 16.85
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 6.94
- PE RVU (facility)
- 6.94
- MP RVU
- 4.24
- Office payment
- $936.23
- Facility payment
- $936.23
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 33800 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (16.85 + 6.94 + 4.24) × $33.4009 ≈ $936.23. The same code in a facility setting pays about $936.23 because facility PE RVU (6.94) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 33800 non-facility payment from $828.49 to $1,169.11 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 33800?
16.85. 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 33800 in 2026?
About $936.23 non-facility ($936.23 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 (16.85) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (6.94 office vs 6.94 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.