CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 37184 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Prim art m-thrmbc 1st vsl — 8.2 work RVU, about $1,630.97 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 8.2
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 39.12
- PE RVU (facility)
- 1.56
- MP RVU
- 1.51
- Office payment
- $1,630.97
- Facility payment
- $376.43
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 37184 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (8.2 + 39.12 + 1.51) × $33.4009 ≈ $1,630.97. The same code in a facility setting pays about $376.43 because facility PE RVU (1.56) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 37184 non-facility payment from $1,422.27 to $2,215.23 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 37184?
8.2. 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 37184 in 2026?
About $1,630.97 non-facility ($376.43 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 (8.2) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (39.12 office vs 1.56 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.