CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 36832 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Av fistula revision open — 13.16 work RVU, about $688.39 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 13.16
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 4.13
- PE RVU (facility)
- 4.13
- MP RVU
- 3.32
- Office payment
- $688.39
- Facility payment
- $688.39
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 36832 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (13.16 + 4.13 + 3.32) × $33.4009 ≈ $688.39. The same code in a facility setting pays about $688.39 because facility PE RVU (4.13) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 36832 non-facility payment from $605.86 to $867.35 across CMS localities — from Wisconsin to Alaska. 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 36832?
13.16. 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 36832 in 2026?
About $688.39 non-facility ($688.39 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 (13.16) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (4.13 office vs 4.13 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.