CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 33977 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Remove ventricular device — 20.34 work RVU, about $1,035.43 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 20.34
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 5.71
- PE RVU (facility)
- 5.71
- MP RVU
- 4.95
- Office payment
- $1,035.43
- Facility payment
- $1,035.43
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 33977 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (20.34 + 5.71 + 4.95) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,035.43. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,035.43 because facility PE RVU (5.71) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 33977 non-facility payment from $913.01 to $1,313.28 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 33977?
20.34. 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 33977 in 2026?
About $1,035.43 non-facility ($1,035.43 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 (20.34) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (5.71 office vs 5.71 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.