CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 35522 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Art byp grft axill-brachial — 22.57 work RVU, about $1,064.49 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 22.57
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 3.54
- PE RVU (facility)
- 3.54
- MP RVU
- 5.76
- Office payment
- $1,064.49
- Facility payment
- $1,064.49
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 35522 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (22.57 + 3.54 + 5.76) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,064.49. The same code in a facility setting pays about $1,064.49 because facility PE RVU (3.54) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 35522 non-facility payment from $926.39 to $1,363.5 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin to Miami. 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 35522?
22.57. 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 35522 in 2026?
About $1,064.49 non-facility ($1,064.49 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 (22.57) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (3.54 office vs 3.54 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.