CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 35131 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Repair defect of artery — 25.74 work RVU, about $1,259.21 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 25.74
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 5.4
- PE RVU (facility)
- 5.4
- MP RVU
- 6.56
- Office payment
- $1,259.21
- Facility payment
- $1,259.21
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 35131 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (25.74 + 5.4 + 6.56) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,259.21. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,259.21 because facility PE RVU (5.4) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 35131 non-facility payment from $1,100.01 to $1,602.43 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 35131?
25.74. 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 35131 in 2026?
About $1,259.21 non-facility ($1,259.21 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 (25.74) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (5.4 office vs 5.4 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.