CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 36224 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Place cath carotd art — 6.09 work RVU, about $2,350.42 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 6.09
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 62.32
- PE RVU (facility)
- 1.89
- MP RVU
- 1.96
- Office payment
- $2,350.42
- Facility payment
- $332
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 36224 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (6.09 + 62.32 + 1.96) × $33.4009 ≈ $2,350.42. The same code in a facility setting pays about $332 because facility PE RVU (1.89) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 36224 non-facility payment from $2,025.17 to $3,262.46 across CMS localities — from Arkansas to San Jose-sunnyvale-santa Clara (san Benito Cnty). 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 36224?
6.09. 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 36224 in 2026?
About $2,350.42 non-facility ($332 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 (6.09) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (62.32 office vs 1.89 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.