CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 35271 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Rpr blvs gr ot/th vn ntrth w — 23.97 work RVU, about $1,322.34 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 23.97
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 9.89
- PE RVU (facility)
- 9.89
- MP RVU
- 5.73
- Office payment
- $1,322.34
- Facility payment
- $1,322.34
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 35271 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (23.97 + 9.89 + 5.73) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,322.34. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,322.34 because facility PE RVU (9.89) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 35271 non-facility payment from $1,176.03 to $1,658.19 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 35271?
23.97. 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 35271 in 2026?
About $1,322.34 non-facility ($1,322.34 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 (23.97) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (9.89 office vs 9.89 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.