CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 35691 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
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- Work RVU
- 17.95
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 3.31
- PE RVU (facility)
- 3.31
- MP RVU
- 4.58
- Office payment
- $863.08
- Facility payment
- $863.08
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 35691 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (17.95 + 3.31 + 4.58) × $33.4009 ≈ $863.08. The same code in a facility setting pays about $863.08 because facility PE RVU (3.31) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 35691 non-facility payment from $752.58 to $1,101.51 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 35691?
17.95. 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 35691 in 2026?
About $863.08 non-facility ($863.08 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 (17.95) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (3.31 office vs 3.31 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.