CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 35540 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Art byp grft aortbifemoral — 48.1 work RVU, about $2,216.48 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 48.1
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 5.93
- PE RVU (facility)
- 5.93
- MP RVU
- 12.33
- Office payment
- $2,216.48
- Facility payment
- $2,216.48
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 35540 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (48.1 + 5.93 + 12.33) × $33.4009 ≈ $2,216.48. The same code in a facility setting pays about $2,216.48 because facility PE RVU (5.93) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 35540 non-facility payment from $1,923.18 to $2,854.3 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 35540?
48.1. 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 35540 in 2026?
About $2,216.48 non-facility ($2,216.48 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 (48.1) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (5.93 office vs 5.93 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.