CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 35081 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Repair defect of artery — 32.69 work RVU, about $1,573.85 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 32.69
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 6.1
- PE RVU (facility)
- 6.1
- MP RVU
- 8.33
- Office payment
- $1,573.85
- Facility payment
- $1,573.85
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 35081 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (32.69 + 6.1 + 8.33) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,573.85. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,573.85 because facility PE RVU (6.1) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 35081 non-facility payment from $1,372.76 to $2,008.11 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 35081?
32.69. 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 35081 in 2026?
About $1,573.85 non-facility ($1,573.85 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 (32.69) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (6.1 office vs 6.1 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.