CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 33964 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Ecmo/ecls repos perph cnula — 9.26 work RVU, about $451.58 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 9.26
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 2.05
- PE RVU (facility)
- 2.05
- MP RVU
- 2.21
- Office payment
- $451.58
- Facility payment
- $451.58
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 33964 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (9.26 + 2.05 + 2.21) × $33.4009 ≈ $451.58. The same code in a facility setting pays about $451.58 because facility PE RVU (2.05) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 33964 non-facility payment from $397.62 to $577.53 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 33964?
9.26. 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 33964 in 2026?
About $451.58 non-facility ($451.58 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 (9.26) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (2.05 office vs 2.05 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.