CPT / HCPCS code · 2026 CMS data · Verified 2026-08-31
CPT 37256 RVU and Medicare Payment (2026)
Revsc evasc ivt angio cplx 1 — 10.75 work RVU, about $2,430.25 non-facility Medicare payment at the 2026 conversion factor.
- Work RVU
- 10.75
- PE RVU (non-facility)
- 59.5
- PE RVU (facility)
- 1.47
- MP RVU
- 2.51
- Office payment
- $2,430.25
- Facility payment
- $492
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 37256 in a non-facility setting with national GPCI: (10.75 + 59.5 + 2.51) × $33.4009 ≈ $2,430.25. The same code in a facility setting pays about $492 because facility PE RVU (1.47) replaces office PE RVU.
What changes by locality
GPCI moves 37256 non-facility payment from $2,109.37 to $3,309.26 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 37256?
10.75. 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 37256 in 2026?
About $2,430.25 non-facility ($492 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 (10.75) and malpractice RVU stay fixed; only practice expense changes (59.5 office vs 1.47 facility). That is the entire office-vs-facility payment gap.