CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 33956 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Ecmo/ecls insj ctr cannula — 15.6 work RVU, about $756.2 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 15.6
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 3.28
- PE RVU (facility)
- 3.28
- MP RVU
- 3.76
- Office payment
- $756.2
- Facility payment
- $756.2
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 33956 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (15.6 + 3.28 + 3.76) × $33.4009 ≈ $756.2. The same code in a facility setting pays about $756.2 because facility PE RVU (3.28) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 33956 non-facility payment from $664.69 to $967.46 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 33956?
15.6. 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 33956 in 2026?
About $756.2 non-facility ($756.2 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 (15.6) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (3.28 office vs 3.28 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.