CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 36225 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Place cath subclavian art — 5.61 work RVU, about $1,792.29 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 5.61
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 46.36
- PE RVU (facility)
- 1.51
- MP RVU
- 1.69
- Office payment
- $1,792.29
- Facility payment
- $294.26
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 36225 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (5.61 + 46.36 + 1.69) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,792.29. The same code in a facility setting pays about $294.26 because facility PE RVU (1.51) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 36225 non-facility payment from $1,546.58 to $2,471.13 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 36225?
5.61. 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 36225 in 2026?
About $1,792.29 non-facility ($294.26 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 (5.61) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (46.36 office vs 1.51 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.