CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 37218 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Stent placemt ante carotid — 14.38 work RVU, about $741.83 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 14.38
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 4.25
- PE RVU (facility)
- 4.25
- MP RVU
- 3.58
- Office payment
- $741.83
- Facility payment
- $741.83
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 37218 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (14.38 + 4.25 + 3.58) × $33.4009 ≈ $741.83. The same code in a facility setting pays about $741.83 because facility PE RVU (4.25) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 37218 non-facility payment from $653.13 to $937.52 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 37218?
14.38. 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 37218 in 2026?
About $741.83 non-facility ($741.83 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 (14.38) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (4.25 office vs 4.25 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.