CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 33953 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Ecmo/ecls insj prph cannula — 8.88 work RVU, about $433.21 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 8.88
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 1.97
- PE RVU (facility)
- 1.97
- MP RVU
- 2.12
- Office payment
- $433.21
- Facility payment
- $433.21
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 33953 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (8.88 + 1.97 + 2.12) × $33.4009 ≈ $433.21. The same code in a facility setting pays about $433.21 because facility PE RVU (1.97) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 33953 non-facility payment from $381.45 to $553.99 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 33953?
8.88. 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 33953 in 2026?
About $433.21 non-facility ($433.21 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 (8.88) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (1.97 office vs 1.97 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.