CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 35236 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Repair blvsl vn grf uxtr — 17.57 work RVU, about $917.19 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 17.57
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 5.66
- PE RVU (facility)
- 5.66
- MP RVU
- 4.23
- Office payment
- $917.19
- Facility payment
- $917.19
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 35236 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (17.57 + 5.66 + 4.23) × $33.4009 ≈ $917.19. The same code in a facility setting pays about $917.19 because facility PE RVU (5.66) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 35236 non-facility payment from $811.48 to $1,159.47 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin to Alaska. 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 35236?
17.57. 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 35236 in 2026?
About $917.19 non-facility ($917.19 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 (17.57) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (5.66 office vs 5.66 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.