CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 34001 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Removal of artery clot — 17.43 work RVU, about $835.02 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 17.43
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 3.11
- PE RVU (facility)
- 3.11
- MP RVU
- 4.46
- Office payment
- $835.02
- Facility payment
- $835.02
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 34001 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (17.43 + 3.11 + 4.46) × $33.4009 ≈ $835.02. The same code in a facility setting pays about $835.02 because facility PE RVU (3.11) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 34001 non-facility payment from $727.57 to $1,067.05 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin to Miami. 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 34001?
17.43. 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 34001 in 2026?
About $835.02 non-facility ($835.02 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 (17.43) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (3.11 office vs 3.11 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.